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your letter and your journey
your letter and your journey
Are you excited to accelerate into the next leg of your academic or career goal? Scholarships, transfer / graduate school applications, internships, jobs, and research opportunities are an excellent way to help you get one step closer to that goal!
Of course, some of these may require a letter of recommendation.
If you would like a letter of recommendation, please consider emailing the requested documents and information listed below in the next section.
Well-written letters of recommendation are not an overnight process, and each student is written an original letter. You are encouraged - when possible - to provide a 1-month advance notice if you would like a letter. (Emails may be sent to spam; make sure to confirm via text / Discord if there's no response within one week!)
requested documents
requested documents
Specific Qualities & Anecdotes
Why me? Did you have remarkable memories from class? Remind me of what / how you interacted with me and your peers, and it can be mentioned. Make sure that you are the subject.
Do you want specific qualities highlighted that you couldn't write in your application? Mention them, and maybe they can be weaved them in.
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Ensure that this is up to date and fully presentable.
Personal Essays
Many applications ask for a statement of purpose or personal history statement. Including this will help me personalize your letter of recommendation.
List of Deadlines
The more information that's provided, the more thorough / strong the letter.
recent successes to share
recent successes to share
students' successful applications
students' successful applications
2026: Yale Nursing, Duke MSN, and Johns Hopkins MSN (~ full scholarship)
2026: USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
2026: UCI Chem-SURF
2026: LAPC Foundation's Bernard Osher Scholarship (2)
2026: Eleany Busta Oustanding ASO Service Award
2026: Physics and Planetary Sciences Faculty Scholarship (2)
2026: Howard Mell Green Award in Chemistry
2026: Organic Biochemistry Award (2)
2026: Kuljian Award in Chemistry (2)
2026: Margaret Briggs Chemistry Service Award
2026: Barrie Logan Award (3)
2025: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science: Engaging Students in Aging Research
2025: USC Pharmacy School
2025: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Transfer Admission
2024: USC-Pierce College Summer Research Internship in Sustainable Chemistry
2024: NSF-EFRI ELiS - Carbon Sequestration and Coastal Resilience Through 3D Printed Reefs
2024: Summer REU at Cal State LA (Geology)
2024: Summer REU at Chicago Botanic Garden
2024: ASO Outstanding Student Scholarship
2023: Summer REU at Cal State LA (Chemistry)
2023: West Coast University, School of Pharmacy
(Note: Italics indicate current students' successful application within 9 months)
More in the archived Hall of Fame
prof. winn's successful applications
prof. winn's successful applications
2023: 3CSN x UC Berkeley's Transforming STEM Teaching Faculty Learning Program Fellow
2021: UCR Chemistry Alumni Award
2016: UCR Eugene V. Cota Robles Fellowship
2016: UCLA Chancellor's Service Award
2016: UCLA International Education Office Global Community Scholarship
2016: UC Education Abroad Promise Award
2015: UCLA National Residence Hall Honorary Student of the Year
2014: UCLA UC LEADS Research Fellowship
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