Jump to content

What type of envelope and other materials do I give my LOR writers?


jlee306

Recommended Posts

Hello, I am giving my LOR writers the required materials on Thursday and I was wondering what type of envelopes do I give them? I am also going to be giving them stamps and postcards to put in the envelopes as well so they will be sent back to me confirming the admission committee received them. Is this correct? Am I forgetting anything? Thank you soooo much!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I just gave them envelopes with the correct address on them - no return address - that were stamped. I assume they won't be putting in more than 2 or at most 3 sheets of paper, so a stamp should suffice.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have a theory that when we're faced with a process that seems huge and unpredictable, we respond by focusing on the tiny little details because they're the only things we can control. This makes them seem important when they're really not. Like envelope selection. I worked in a university office at the mail desk once upon a time. When I got a reference letter, I would rip it open and staple the envelope to the back so that if there was any question about where it had been mailed from, there was proof. Nobody but me, lowly mail desk me, would ever look at the envelopes.

So I would recommend ones made out of paper, that will hold other pieces of paper. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thank you to those who replied. I ended up using regular letter envelopes that were stamped and also included postcards. I didn't address the envelopes in fear that the profs would put a letter in the wrong envelope.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I just gave them envelopes with the correct address on them - no return address - that were stamped. I assume they won't be putting in more than 2 or at most 3 sheets of paper, so a stamp should suffice.

careful, some schools insist on a return address.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

careful, some schools insist on a return address.

Right, I was hoping the LOR writers would put a return address themselves, or have the department secretary do it. Otherwise I'm sure it will be included in the letter itself somewhere.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use