Request for Recommendation Letters

Instructions for Requesting College/Scholarship Recommendations

Not all colleges/scholarships require recommendations.  The applications will tell you if you need counselor and/or teacher recommendations.

1. For counselor recommendations, enter Mr. Aaron’s or Mrs. Wards's name and email address on the application form.   

Mr. Aaron  (A-L) aaronco@vhcs.us                       Mrs. Ward (M-Z)  wardab@vhcs.us                                                                    

2. See Mrs. Tinney in the Counseling Office to schedule a meeting with Mr. Aaron or Mrs. Ward at least 4 weeks prior to your earliest deadline.

3. Go to your SCOIR account and click My Surveys.

4. Complete the Need a Rec Packet and have your parents complete the Parent Brag Sheet.

5. For teacher recommendations, ask the teacher at least 4 weeks in advance of due date.

6. Enter teacher’s name and email address in online application.  For recommendations that must be mailed, give the teacher an addressed envelope with a stamp on it.

7. It is considerate to write the teacher a thank you note after the recommendation has been completed.