Contact

Susan D. Hyde Kernan Robson Professor of Political Science Travers Department of Political Science University of California, Berkeley

210 Social Science Building #1950 Berkeley, CA 94720-1950

Email: susanhyde@berkeley.edu Phone: (510) 642-4643

Letters of Recommendation

I am happy to write letters of recommendation for undergraduate students I have worked with. To help me write the strongest possible letter, please follow the guidelines below.

Timing: Please request letters at least four weeks before your first deadline.

Eligibility: While there is no strict GPA requirement, I am best positioned to write a strong, detailed letter for students who earned an A- or higher in my course, or who actively engaged through office hours and class participation.

Required materials — please send one email containing all of the following:

• List of courses taken with me (include semester and year)
• Current resume or CV
• Draft personal statement or statement of purpose
• A brief summary of two or three specific projects, contributions, or moments from class that you would like me to highlight
• Clear deadline list for all programs you are applying to

For large lecture courses, I may consult the graduate student instructor who worked with you, and may ask them for specific feedback or a draft to ensure the letter is as comprehensive as possible.

Email all materials to susanhyde@berkeley.edu with the subject line “Letter of Recommendation Request - [Your Name]”.