Each year I write many letters of recommendation on behalf of former students and colleagues.  To help me do the best possible job on your behalf, please fill out the form below and return it to me (hard copy or as an e-mail attachment) along with any supporting materials.

Robert Griffith, Department of History, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW    Washington, D.C. 20016
e-mail: bgriff@american.edu

Today's date:

By when do you need the letter?
 

1. Your name:
 

2. AU Student ID:
 

3. E-Mail Address:
 

4. Address and phone where you can be reached:
 
 

5. Course(s) you have taken with me, semester, and grade:
 
 

6. For what purpose do you need a recommendation?  Graduate School?  Law or other professional school? Job?  Study abroad?  Other?  Please include all forms and the addresses of schools or employers to whom the recommendation should be addressed.
 
 
 

7. Are there any special activities or accomplishments you would like me to mention?  Are there any special circumstances relevant to your application?
 
 

8. What do you expect to be doing five years from now? Twenty years from now?
 
 

9.  Please attach copies of the following:
 

a) Your resume or cv.
b) Any letter of application or other supporting document that you believe might be relevant