Letters of Recommendation

Teacher Letter of Recommendation

Things to know:

The teacher's letters of recommendation will describe your engagement in learning in the classroom. It is important for you to remember that each day you attend class and engage with your teacher, you are providing material for what can be said in your recommendation letter.
You will likely need to have letters of recommendation from two current core subject teachers to complete your application.
The role of the teacher's letter of recommendation is to reflect who you are as a student in their class. How did you engage with your learning? Did you contribute to the class?
All letters of recommendation are confidential and will not be shared with the student.
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Who should I ask?

CHECK requirements for your country/university, and which 2 subject teachers you will want to ask.
If you are applying to the U.K. it is important to ask two subject teachers that connect to the course of study you are pursuing.
If you are applying to the U.S., Qatar Foundation schools or other systems that require teacher recommendations, then you should consider asking two teachers of core subjects who know you well as a student where you have demonstrated growth and success as a student.

How do I ask?

Please begin doing the following NOW:

Step 1:

Ask your teacher, IN PERSON, if they would consider writing a letter of recommendation for you for your college applications.
Let them know they can think about it and you will follow up in a couple of days via email.
Do this again for a second teacher.

Step 2:

The following must be completed by Sunday, June 11, 2023:

Step 3:

Send a formal email to each of the teachers you spoke with, and ask again if they are willing to write a letter for you.

Click on the link above for an example email you can use.

The following must be completed by Thursday, June 15, 2023:

Step 4:

Once you have received an email reply from your teacher agreeing to write a letter, then:

Follow the instructions in Bridge U to add the names of the teachers who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation for you. You will add their name and send an email to them through Bridge U that contains a link for them to upload their completed letter.
Send them an email saying THANK YOU for their willingness to write for you.

Counsellor Letter of Recommendation

Things to know:

This letter is typically required for applications to the U.S. and Qatar Foundation schools.
The counsellor's letter of recommendation contains information about the student overall as a community member and can also provide contextual information for adverse circumstances that may have impacted the student.

What do I need to do?

Let your counsellor know you will need a letter of recommendation at least two weeks before it must be submitted.
You MUST COMPLETE the Counsellor Letter Brag Sheet at least two weeks before counsellor letter must be submitted.
Parents are invited to complete the Class of 2024 Parent Brag Sheet.

Additional important information:

Remember all letters of recommendation are confidential and will not be shared with the student.
The counsellor letter of recommendation will be sent directly to the universities you are applying to by the counsellor.

All teachers will upload ALL letters to Bridge U and they will go to universities directly from your counsellors email.
No student will receive their letter from a teacher directly.
Students will not get to read letters of recommendation from teachers or the counsellor. They are confidential.
All letters must be sent from ACS directly to the university (most universities will not accept letters from a student or an agent).
ACS will not forward any letters of recommendation to agents but rather directly to your universities.
All teacher letters of recommendation are ACS school property, they are not yours but only about you ;) Please do not harass or demand anything from your teachers.

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