You’ve calculated your GPA, made it through the SATs, tackled a few college essays, and have a pretty clear picture of which extracurricular activities you’ll spotlight on your college application.

Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

Associate professor Stephen Wheeler of the Environmental Design department and Ph.D. candidate Jake Dialesandro talk in his office on January 7, 2020. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis) As you embark on your ...