Dear Students and Parents,
We want to help you with your college and scholarship applications. Like you, we are busy so when you mention in passing that you need a letter of recommendation tomorrow, it doesn’t give us the opportunity to write you the letter you deserve.
Please understand that receiving a glowing letter of recommendation is a privilege and honor, not a right.
We have put together a letter of recommendation request checklist for you to help us give you the best possible recommendation. Please follow the guidelines below, and GOOD LUCK from the Indian Theatre Directors!
TIMELINE
1. Ask letter writer for recommendation at least 2 weeks before deadline. An email is best as it puts a written reminder in the writer’s inbox.
2. Give letter writer fact sheet (below) at least 2 weeks before deadline. You may attach this to the email.
3. Send letter writer a friendly email reminder of due date 1 week before deadline.
4. Follow up with letter writer to make sure 3 days before deadline that there are no problems or questions.
5. Send writer a Thank You Note 1-2 weeks after deadline. This is very important. This person just did you a huge favor and you need to acknowledge that!
Melissa Freeman
melissa.freeman@kellerisd.netBrian Ketcham
brian.ketcham@kellerisd.netC. Nicholas Morris
cnicholas.morris@kellerisd.netLaura Harris
laura.harris@kellerisd.netFollow these guidelines for EACH recommendation letter you request.
The Recommendation Letter Fact Sheet below needs to be filled out carefully and accurately.
Please email it (along with any other helpful written information such as your RESUME) to your requested letter writer.
Please send the request, the fact sheet, the resume, etc. in ONE email, instead of several.
One last thing. You may want to save this file so you can re-use it each time you need another letter.