Recommendation Letters

In your Mathcamp application, you will need to include two recommendation letters: one academic letter and one personal letter. The academic letter (see instructions [PDF]) should be from a teacher who knows you personally, preferably (but not necessarily) a mathematics teacher. The letter should comment on your creativity, initiative, and ability to work with others, as well as on your academic achievements. The personal letter (see instructions [PDF]) should be from another adult who knows you personally (e.g. employer, pastor, soccer coach, etc.---preferably not a teacher or a relative). This letter should address your maturity, independence, social and personal qualities. We are looking for students who are not only good at math, but who will thrive in the atmosphere of freedom and responsibility that characterizes Mathcamp, and who will make a positive contribution to the camp community.

Your recommenders can submit their letters via our online system (preferred) or via email, fax or postal mail. Direct them to http://www.mathcamp.org/recommenders for more information.