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Re: Rules for student letters of recommendation
Posted by Pecos on 8/27/08
Once in a while, I must tell a student "I don't think you want
me to write you a letter of recommendation."
"Yes, I do, Miss."
"No, really you don't want me to write this letter."
On 8/27/08, PW wrote:
> I actually like the idea of having the student fill out a
> form. I had three colleges this past year that gave specific
> instructions for what they wanted and asked that the
> envelope be sealed with my signature across it (I assume to
> prove that the student had not altered it after I had given
> it to them.) I think the week notice is a good idea, too,
> because I can't count the number of last-minute letters I
> have written. Those procrastinators tend to get my standard-
> issue recommendation which isn't as personal as I would like.
>
>
>
> On 8/26/08, Mike wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I am a 4th year math teacher and will have seniors for the
>> first time this year. They will want letters of
>> recommentaton. This is fine, but I'd like to establish
>> some rules up front, such as:
>> 1. You need to give me a week notice
>> 2. You must provide me everyting I need (envelope, stamp,
>> etc)
>>
>> I'm particularly curious about the student checking a box
>> that prevents them from looking at the letter after it is
>> sent in.
>>
>> What would you suggest? Thanks, Michael
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Rules for student letters of recommendation, 8/26/08, by Mike.
- Re: Rules for student letters of recommendation, 8/26/08, by LbP.
- Re: Rules for student letters of recommendation, 8/27/08, by Rebecca.
- Re: Rules for student letters of recommendation, 8/27/08, by PW.
- Re: Rules for student letters of recommendation, 8/27/08, by Pecos.
- Re: Rules for student letters of recommendation, 8/29/08, by D_.
- Re: Rules for student letters of recommendation, 8/30/08, by Kookoo.
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