# TA Application Email Template ## Pre-Draft Checklist (2 min) - [ ] Math verification completed - [ ] Audience: Academic faculty (formal tone) - [ ] Key message: Interest + Preparation + Verification request ## Template Structure ### **Subject Line:** TA Application for [Course Number] - [Your Name] ### **Paragraph 1: Context + Interest (2 sentences max)** ``` Thanks for [specific meeting/interaction] and [co-TA's] thoughtful follow-up. I was impressed by [specific cultural/pedagogical aspect] and [connection to your research/goals]. ``` ### **Paragraph 2: Formal Application** ``` With [supervisor's] blessing, I'm excited to formally apply for the [course] TA position, conditional on my understanding aligning with your expectations and experiences. ``` ### **Quantified Understanding (Bullet Format)** ``` * **Class Attendance:** [X] sessions × [Y]hr = [Z] hr * **Recitations:** [X] sessions × [Y]hr delivery × 2 (prep) = [Z] hr * **Office Hours:** [X] weeks × [Y]hr = [Z] hr * **Grading:** Split [X] students (~[Y] teams) with [co-TA] * [Assignment 1]: ~[X] submissions × [Y]hr = [Z] hr * [Assignment 2]: ~[X] submissions × [Y]hr = [Z] hr * [Final component]: ~[X] items × [Y]hr = [Z] hr **Total: [X] hr over [Y] weeks (~[Z] hours/week)** ``` ### **Paragraph 3: Verification Request** ``` It would be helpful to get verification from both of you. [Instructor], I'd appreciate knowing if this aligns with your expectations for the role, and [Co-TA], given your experience, could you confirm whether these time estimates match reality? Please let me know so I can adjust accordingly. Looking forward to your reply! [Name] ``` ## Quality Assurance (3 min) - [ ] All calculations verified (use calculator) - [ ] Formal pronouns throughout - [ ] No social media conventions (@, emojis in body) - [ ] Specific names and course details filled - [ ] Total time estimate reasonable for position funding level ## Success Metrics - **Draft time:** 5 minutes - **Total cycle:** 10 minutes - **Response rate:** >90% within 48 hours - **Acceptance rate:** Optimized for preparation demonstration