Some Frequently Asked Questions

Kevin Chen-Chuan Chang

Recommendation Letters

I will be happy to write recommendation letters (or serve as a reference) for students who have taken a class from me and done reasonably well, or who I know well otherwise (e.g., by research interaction). To help me write a thorough letter I need the following items (compiled in a folder). Please give (or mail, if you are an off-campus student) hardcopies of these to my administrative assistant (see my Web page).

Transcript (unofficial is fine), your current GPA, and your GPA for only courses in your major
Resume
Statement of purpose, if you are applying for graduate school admission
Forms of reference that I need to fill out (if any). Please help me to fill out as much "administrative information" as you can, including all information pertaining to yourself as well as my contact information (you can copy from my Web page). You should also waive your right to view the letter. Sign everything you need to sign.
Addressed envelops (we can put the stamps on for you)-- Letters will be sent directly from here

Time: Please allow at least two weeks (after these materials are received) for the completion of a letter.

Kevin C. Chang