RECOMMENDATION LETTER GUIDELINES

Undergraduate Students: If you are applying to a School / Industry:

1. Send in ONE PDF file the following information:

· CV

· Transcript

· Area of interest and the reason for pursuing that interest (for industry applicants – the reason for applying to that company – unique features of the company and how they match with your career goals)

· If the form requires pre-filled information, please type/write in all the information such as your name and address, reviewer name, reviewer address (my office address), etc.

2. Provide me with printed/typed address on the envelope.

3. Check with me a week before the deadline where the recommendation letter is due, if you have not received confirmation from me of having sent out your letter.

Graduate Students: If you are applying for a Faculty position / Post-Doc / Industry:

1. Send in ONE PDF file the following information:

· CV

· Transcript

· Area of interest and the reason for pursuing that University for the Faculty / Post-Doc position (for industry applicants – the reason for applying to that company – unique features of the company and how they match with your career goals)

· If the form requires pre-filled information, please type/write in all the information such as your name and address, reviewer name, reviewer address (my office address), etc.

2. Provide me with printed/typed address on the envelope.

3. Check with me a week before the deadline where the recommendation letter is due, if you have not received confirmation from me of having sent out your letter.

For non-confidential letters (Visa permits, certification, etc):

1. Please provide me a draft of the letter.

2. If the form requires pre-filled information, please type/write in all the information such as your name and address, reviewer name, reviewer address (my office address), etc.

3. Check with me a week before the deadline where the letter is due, if you have not received confirmation from me of having sent out your letter.

For all letters: please provide a bulletized list of facts that you want me to emphasize in the letter. You must make sure that I elaborate on all important aspects and facts.