Letters of Recommendation
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Helping students succeed following graduation is one of the most rewarding parts of being a college professor. It is always our intention to see our students succeed in their post-CMU career, whether that student is applying for a job in the weather service, private sector, or applying for graduate school. We realize that letters of recommendation are taken seriously by those who request them. |
Letters of recommendation should indeed reflect our sincere belief that you have the ability and desire to be accepted in the position you are applying for. It is your job to convince us of your strengths and desire so that we can write you a strong letter.
However, if we do not feel strongly about your abilities, we will be unable to write a strong letter of support. We are under no obligation to write letters of recommendation at all, and strongly feel that it is better for you to receive a stronger letter from a professor in another department rather than receive a weak or negative letter from one of the Meteorology faculty. When you approach one of us for a letter, you should be prepared to make a strong case for why we should recommend you specifically for the job/school you are applying for. If your performance in Meteorology classes is very good, this will be easy. When this is not the case, it is especially important for you to make a strong case to us so we can make a strong case to the recipient of the letter.
Please fill out the form below (type it in a word processor) prior to scheduling an appointment with one of the MET faculty. Bring this form to your meeting and be prepared to discuss your future plans with us.
- Letter of Recommendation Form (MS Word file)
