Letters of Recommendation
FOR 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS
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Student Guidelines for
Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Check college websites to determine the number and/or type of teacher recommendations needed (academic only, subject-specific, etc.).
It is recommended that students request at least two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers.
When and How to Ask for a Teacher Letter of Recommendation:
Ask politely and always in person.
Writing a Letter of Recommendation is a professional courtesy; therefore, it is the teacher’s option to write a Letter of Recommendation for students.
Students are encouraged to ask at the end of junior year - ask a minimum of 2 teachers.
Teachers have the option of waiting until the fall of senior year to write Letters of Recommendation.
If you ask during senior year, a minimum of three weeks’ notice is needed.
All letters and specific recommendation forms will be stored in and sent through Naviance. Students will not have access to the Letters of Recommendations.
Senior year: Follow Naviance directions for requesting a Letter of Recommendation.
Students need to print, complete, and submit the Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request Form.
Student Guidelines for
School Counselor Letter of Recommendation
Colleges utilize the School Counselor letter of recommendation as a tool to learn more about the applicant. In addition to highlighting the student's academic success, the School Counselor can emphasize character traits, athletics, community service and achievements within and outside the academic environment.
When and How to Ask for a School Counselor Letter of Recommendation:
Ask politely and always in person.
Writing a personalized Letter of Recommendation is a professional courtesy; therefore, it is the School Counselor's option to write a Letter of Recommendation for students.
Students are encouraged to ask at the end of junior year and no later than Fall of senior year.
All letters and specific recommendation forms will be stored in and sent through Naviance. Students will not have access to the Letters of Recommendations.
Senior year: Follow Naviance directions for requesting a Letter of Recommendation.
Students need to submit the online School Counselor Letter of Recommendation Form Google Form. Without the submitted form, the School Counselor will be unable to write a personalized Letter of Recommendation to support the student's college application(s).
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