Letter of Recommendation Request

Please submit one request for each program or position, at least 3 weeks before the deadline. Questions marked * are required. You'll get a confirmation email once it's submitted.

About you

Full name *

Preferred name (if different)

Pronouns * So I refer to you correctly in the letter (e.g. she/her, he/him, they/them).

Personal email * I'll use this to contact you; it will still work after you graduate.

.edu email address

Current status *

Current student Graduate / alum

Graduation year (or expected) *

Major(s) *

Minor(s)

Your work with me

Classes taken from me * List each course and the term you took it, e.g. "Cultural Anthropology - Fall 2024".

Other ways you know me Advisee, research assistant, TA, independent study, club or trip I led, etc.

Self-assessment * Help me write a specific, persuasive letter. Consider: Which classes, projects, papers, or moments with me should I highlight? What does this program or position value, and how do you show it? What strengths or qualities do you want emphasized? Is there context I should know (challenges overcome, first-generation status, a career change)?

The opportunity

What are you applying for? *

Graduate or professional school Job Internship Scholarship / fellowship / award Study abroad Other

Full name of the university or business/company to which you are applying *

Full name of the specific department/program/position to which you are applying *

Description of the position/program * Copy and paste from their website.

URL to description of the program/position

URL to website of the department or company

Deadline and submission

Exact deadline for the reference letter * Please give me at least 3 weeks. If your deadline is sooner, submit this form and also email me directly.

How will the letter be submitted? *

The school will send me an email with a link to submit Via submission to Interfolio / Vitae / another online dossier service Email the letter to a specific address Mail a printed, signed copy The student will receive the letter directly Other

Email, URL, or instructions for submission *

Program / university mailing address *

Contact name and title Who the letter should be addressed to, if known.

Did you waive your right to view the letter? * Under FERPA you may see letters in your file unless you waive that right. Waiving is customary: admissions committees and employers give more weight to confidential letters because they are seen as more candid, and many recommenders prefer it. It's your choice, and I'll write a strong letter either way.

Yes No Not sure yet

Your materials

Your resume/CV *

Your written materials (letter of application/intent, writing samples, etc.) Drafts are fine. You can select several files.

Final details

Is there anything you'd prefer I not mention?

Would you like comments/copyediting suggestions on your written materials? *

Yes No

May I discuss your grades and academic record in this letter? * Federal privacy law (FERPA) requires your written permission before I share information from your education record, such as grades.

Yes, you may discuss my grades and academic record No, please don't mention my grades

Anything else I should know?

I understand Dr. Billingsley asks for at least 3 weeks' notice, and if my deadline is sooner I will also email Dr. Billingsley directly. *

PDF or Word files, up to 20 MB in total.

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