A note about letters of recommendation:
Give me at least one month to work on the letter. I want to write a carefully crafted letter, but with my schedule, I cannot always make time on a particular day--or even week--to work on such a document. Also, note that I am requesting time "to work" on the letter, so the three weeks should be prior to when you want me to mail the required elements. And make sure you inform me of the deadline by which the letter must be received.
For reference, please provide me with a document that lists the course and the semester/year when you took the course from me, and in this particular case include a copy of your investor presentation. Reference letters are most effective when the writer can speak about the specifics of a student’s performance.
Furnish all the necessary forms and other documents I will need to include. Any parts of such forms that should/can be filled out by the applicant--name, address, desired program, etc.-- should come to me already completed. (Even if an on-line option exists, include printed copies of the forms: if the on-line option is not functioning, I want to be able to send physical documents.).
Include your contact information (e-mail address and phone number) so that I can reach you if I need to ask you anything.
While not a necessary part of your request, you might also include other relevant information, such as a particularly high GRE/GMAT/LSAT score.
Please send me an e-mail reminder one week before the letter needs to be sent. In addition, I would appreciate it if you let me know where you get accepted.
Finally, realize that your request for a letter of recommendation represents your implicit permission for me to discuss otherwise confidential information concerning your performance in my course--for example, the grade you received and the reasons why you earned it. I will provide an honest assessment of your academic skills.
To proceed with a request for a letter of recommendation, complete this form and email it to me.