Requesting a Recommendation

Need a Letter for Graduate School?

Time:              a minimum of 4 weeks prior to deadline (6 weeks or more preferred)

Request:          your request may be made in person during posted office hours or by email or by telephone
                      do NOT drop off materials before you have received permission to list me as a reference

Materials:       include the following materials in a folder or large envelope:

                      list of schools, programs, degree sought, deadlines, and clear indication of where each letter is to be sent

                      recommendation forms -- signed by applicant, dated, and preference re: waiving rights indicated

                      stamped envelopes with mailing addresses typed -- use the following for the return address                                                                                                               Rebecca A. Marcon, Ph.D.
                                                                                                              Department of Psychology
                                                                                                              University of North Florida
                                                                                                              Jacksonville, FL 32224-2673

                      unofficial copy of transcript with classes taken with me highlighted

                      unofficial copy of GRE scores -- verbal, quantitative, writing

                      copy of resume or list of relevant work, research, and/or volunteer experiences

                      copy of application essay or statement indicating why you are pursuing an advanced degree in the specified area

                      any additional information that you believe would be useful to include

Follow-up:      be sure to let me know the outcome of your application process



Need a Form Completed for Scholarship or Award?

Time:              a minimum of 1 week prior to deadline (3 weeks or more preferred)

Request:          your request may be made in person during posted office hours or by email or by telephone
                      do NOT drop off materials before you have received permission to list me as a reference

Materials:       include the following materials in a folder or large envelope:

                      name of scholarship/award, sponsoring agency, deadlines, and clear indication of where each letter is to be sent

                      recommendation forms -- signed by applicant, dated, and preference re: waiving rights indicated

                      if form is to be mailed include stamped envelope with mailing address typed
                        -- use the following for the return address
                                                                                         Rebecca A. Marcon, Ph.D.
                                                                                         Department of Psychology
                                                                                         University of North Florida
                                                                                         Jacksonville, FL 32224-2673

                      unofficial copy of transcript with classes taken with me highlighted

                      copy of resume or list of relevant work, research, and/or volunteer experiences

                      copy of application essay or statement indicating why you should receive the scholarship/award

                      any additional information that you believe would be useful to include

Follow-up:      be sure to let me know the outcome



Need a Job Reference?

Time:              a minimum of 1 week prior to deadline if form or letter is required  (2 weeks or more preferred)
                      24 hr notice if recommendation is to be provided via telephone

Request:          your request may be made in person during posted office hours or by email or by telephone

Information:    description of job, your interest in it, and any additional information that you believe would be useful

Follow-up:      be sure to let me know the outcome