Need A Recommendation?

Throughout the year, I get numerous requests from students for letters of recommendation.  I take letter writing very seriously. However, before I consent to write a letter, a student needs to understand the following:
 
I) Guidelines for Writing the Letter
  1. I will typically NOT be able to write a letter of recommendation without a 2-3 week notification.
  2. My letters of recommendation are private. Under no circumstances, do I release my letters directly to students. Additionally, I will not write a letter of recommendation if you have not waived your right to see it.
  3. Please remember that I only wish to write you the best letter of recommendation possible. Thus, I will not typically write you a letter of recommendation if you have received a C or lower in my class.
 
II) What I Need to Write a Letter:
In order for me to write the best recommendation possible, I need to have the following information on you.
  1. A draft of your essay - this essay should state why you are applying to your program or scholarship
  2. An updated resume
  3. A word or excel file with the list of schools that you are applying towards.
    1. Deadlines should be attached to each school.
    2. Please be sure to list WHY this particular school
    3. Please be sure to list any SPECIFIC people you wish to work with at these schools
  4. Please also forward me any links to the recommendation - and make sure that they are properly filled out with my name, position, etc.
 
III) Required Information for the Letter:
Finally, take a moment to answer the questions below and to email me your responses
 
What specific program/scholarship are you applying to? (e.g Masters/PsyD, in Clinical or Counseling, etc)​1

When did you graduate from Kenyon?

What course(s) have you had with me? What grade did you get in this course?
Course Name:                                                 Grade:                                             
Course Name:                                                 Grade:                                             
Course Name:                                                 Grade:                                             

In what capacity did we know each other? (Check all that apply)
                 Undergraduate Advisor
                 Undergraduate Professor
                 We did research together
                 Other (explain)

What is/was your overall GPA?

Is there anything in particular that you would like me to highlight in your letter?

Contact information:
Irene López, PhD.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Lopezi@kenyon.edu