Information for students requesting letters of recommendation from Dr. Sampaio

I will consider writing a letter for you if:

(a) you have taken at least two classes with me, or

(b) you have worked in my lab for at least 3 quarters

 

 

Please follow the guidelines below:

 I. Required materials

(1) List of schools and the specific programs to which you are applying along with application deadlines.

(2) Stamped addressed envelope for each school (please use my address as the return address).

(3) Undergraduate transcript (unofficial is fine) with GPA.

(4) GRE scores, if available.

(5) Your resume or vitae.

(6) All rating forms from individual schools completed and in which you waive access to the letter of recommendation.

(7) Statement of purpose, if available.

 

II. Other guidelines

(1) Complete all of my contact information, including name, title (Assistant Professor), telephone number, mailing address, etc. on all recommendation forms. The only blank should be for my signature, the date, and the requested ratings.

(2) Make sure that the envelopes are correctly addressed with appropriate postage.

(3) Clip together the relevant materials for each school (e.g., rating form, addressed envelope).

 

III. Timeline

(1) After I agree to write you a letter, all of your materials should be delivered to my mailbox in Miller Hall about one month before the first application deadline.

(2) Please send me one reminder, via email, that your letters are due within 7-10 days. I will do my absolute best to meet the first deadline. I will respond to your reminder e-mail when the letters have been completed and mailed.

 

Address for Dr. Sampaio

Cristina Sampaio, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

Western Washington University

516 High Street 

Bellingham, Washington 98225-9089

Office phone: 360-650-3169

E-mail: cristina.sampaio@wwu.edu

 

Note: These guidelines have been adapted from Dr. Jim Graham's webpage.