Request for college/scholarship Recommendation

Instructions for Requesting College/Scholarship Recommendations

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

2. For counselor recommendations, enter Mr. Aaron’s or Mrs. Wards's name and email address on the application form.   Mr. Aaron  (A-L) aaronco@vestavia.k12.al.us                        Mrs. Ward (M-Z)  wardab@vestavia.k12.al.us                                                                    

3. See Mrs. Tinney in the Guidance Office to schedule a meeting with Mr. Aaron or Mrs. Ward.

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

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

6. For teacher recommendations, ask the teacher at least 3 weeks in advance of due date.

7. 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.

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