JC878 Posted November 2, 2009 Posted November 2, 2009 This is going to be a super ridiculous question but here goes... I need to mail some parts of my app to the App Agency, my references need to mail their letters as well. What size envelope should I use/provide references with? Should I use the larger yellow/brown one that doesn't fold the paper (Catalog) or the typical fold-paper-in-three envelope (Commercial)? There will only be ~2 pieces of paper in the envelope. Thanks guys!
ColorlessGreen Posted November 2, 2009 Posted November 2, 2009 I'd say ask your reference-writers. I provided one of mine with envelopes and he told me not to bother; he intended to use departmental envelopes. For the record, I think the department uses commercial-sized envelopes.
a fragrant plant Posted November 2, 2009 Posted November 2, 2009 Yes, most professors will just use departmental envelopes. Are your recommenders going to post the letters to you or directly to the departments/schools? As a general rule, schools/departments prefer applicants to post all application materials in one envelope unless the applicant's referee refuse to send the LOR to applicant. I'd say check with your recommenders.
modernity Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 I sent all my information to my recs (descriptions of the schools, waiver letters, etc.) in the large brown/yellow envelopes, just because it was more professional. I included commercial sized pre-addressed/stamped envelopes to the schools in case they wanted them. This was more of a courtesy though, as people have already mentioned most professors will use their own letterhead/envelopes/university mail system.
JC878 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks guys, I forgot about department/institution envelopes. I'll just send an email asking. Should I not provide them with stamps then?
modernity Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks guys, I forgot about department/institution envelopes. I'll just send an email asking. Should I not provide them with stamps then? If you have them readily available, I would. I feel like its a way of saying that you already know they're doing a lot for you by taking time out of their busy schedule to write, and you're offering one less thing for them to worry about. One of my writers used them, the other did not and returned them to me. Its up to you though!
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