Information for My Students
I am on leave from teaching for the 2009–10 and 2010–11 academic years. However, you can feel free to contact me at my W&L address. I am happy to receive requests for recommendations, provided you follow the guidelines I have set out below.
RECOMMENDATION POLICY
If you want a letter of recommendation from me, I need to RECEIVE your materials THREE WEEKS before the day the letter should be PLACED IN THE MAIL. Please contact me at my W&L email address before sending any materials. (As a reminder, I am NOT on campus, so this process may require extra time. I will try to respond promptly.)
Please follow these non-negotiable guidelines:
First, put the following items in a folder:
- Relevant info about program to which you are applying
- Resumé/CV
- Transcript
- Writing sample, preferably from one of my courses (or another Classics course)
- Addressed, stamped envelope (with instructions as to whether I am to sign the seal or not)
Second, on the outside of the folder, place a post-it note with the DUE DATE FOR ME (that is, when the recommendation needs to be placed in the mail). Please make clear whether the application due-date is a a firm “postmarked by” or “received by” deadline.
Third, send the folder by post to the following address:
Prof. Scott Johnson
Dumbarton Oaks
Research Library and Collection
1703 32nd St NW
Washington, DC 20007