I am happy to write letters of recommendation. If you wish to have me write a letter, you must contact me a minimum of three weeks before the letter of recommendation is due. If you contact me any closer to the deadline with a last minute request, please be prepared for the fact that I may be unable to assist you. In order to write your letter, I will need (a) a CV (b) a copy of your transcript (c) a copy of the essay you have written for the application (d) any forms that are required to accompany the letter and (e) a stamped, self-addressed envelope. You should fully fill out any forms that must accompany the letter. For this purpose, my title is Assistant Professor of Political Science, Stanford University. My contact information is on this webpage.

I would prefer that you submit (a), (b), and (c) by email if possible.

Note for Academic Year (2008/2009): I will be away on sabbatical for the full academic year. During this period, I will only write letters of recommendation for graduate students on the job market or applying for financial support for dissertation research and for undergraduates applying for outside fellowships (ie. Rhodes, Marshall) or to graduate/professional school. If your request does not fit in either of these categories, I urge you to solicit a letter for another professor (not on leave) who knows you well.