I am happy to write you a letter of recommendation!
Email me at least two weeks before the first letter is due. Include:
a copy of your personal statement (If applicable)
an unofficial copy of your transcript (optional)
a copy of your resume
Answers to the following questions:
What is your name, graduation year, and major?
For what are you applying (e.g., graduate school)?
List the programs to which you are applying, together with due dates.
How long have I known you (in years and months), and what is my relationship to you (e.g., instructor, research advisor, etc.)?
For what classes have I had you, what final grades did I assign you, and how did you distinguish yourself in my classes?
How would you describe yourself?
What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? More details the better.
What are some of your academic and nonacademic accomplishments?
What makes me particularly qualified to write a letter for you?
What makes you particularly qualified for this position/honor/award?
What are your long term goals and will this position/honor/award help? If so, how?
Additional comments (summer research, interesting jobs, hobbies, etc.)?
Send me email reminders as deadlines approach, and feel free to reach out with any questions throughout the application process.
Note: These questions are shamelessly stolen from my phenomenal undergraduate advisor Michael Orrison.