Some colleges and many scholarships require letters of recommendations.  A good rule of thumb is to have 3 different types of recommenders:

1. A teacher that knows your academic abilities, personal qualities and aptitude.

2. Your counselor who can highlight your academic abilities on a whole while also referencing your academic credentials.

3. A coach, mentor or community member that knows you outside of school that can speak to your character, and service to the community. These letters can be used for multiple admissions and scholarship applications. 

Requesting a Letter of Recommendation has some Student Responsibilities...

• Complete your Activities Resume before beginning this process.  

• Give your recommender(s) the completed Letter of Recommendation Form with your Activities Resume attached

• Make sure the person you ask to write your letter knows you well.

• Make personal contact with the person to ask if they are willing to write you a letter. In person is best, however email is acceptable. 

• Give the writer at least 2-3 weeks notice so they can have time to write the best letter possible. 

• Consider writing a thank you note or thoughtful thank you email.