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Request a Recommendation Letter

Dear Student,

 

 

Applying to Graduate/ Professional Programs and jobs is an exciting time! Thank you for considering me as a reference.

 

Writing a strong letter of recommendation means I can speak to your strengths as a potential professional. That means I know you well enough to say I am comfortable with you representing CSUN and our department. Behaviors that would prevent me from writing a strong letter include:

  • consistently being late to class

  • missing several classes without valid excuses

  • falling asleep in class

  • being disruptive in class

  • not adhering to guidelines stated in the syllabus (e.g., guidelines for email communication, asking questions that are found on the syllabus or Canvas, etc.)

  • not completing required assignments or duties on time

  • not being responsive to my emails

  • my need to send you reminders or “check ins” about independent projects

 

In order for me to write you a strong letter of recommendation, you need to have either taken two classes by me (with a grade of B or higher) or meet at least two of the following criteria.

  • Taken a class by me (with a grade of B or higher)

  • Proctored/peer mentored for me

  • Conducted research with me

  • Made an effort to talk to me about your future plans and ambitions through office hours.

 

If you do not meet the criteria above, unfortunately, I cannot write you a strong letter of recommendation. You should find someone who knows you well enough to write you a letter. If you have no one else, I suggest you delay your application until I know you well enough to write you a letter.

 

If you do meet the criteria above, please complete the form below at least 1 month in advance of the due date. I will not accept applications that have less than 1 month notice unless I have already written you a letter before, and this will be on a case by case basis.

 

If you need a letter of recommendation, download the “Recommendation request form”. If you only need to list me as a reference, download the “Reference request – no letter” form.

 

Thank you,

 

Dr. Virginia Huynh

 

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