Letters of Recommendation

Before asking a teacher and/or counselor for a recommendation letter, check each college’s admission requirements carefully to determine if they require transcripts, letters of recommendation, additional testing, or any other documentation.

If a college does require a letter from a teacher and/or counselor, they typically only need one. Some colleges accept a letter from a teacher OR counselor. Very few colleges actually require two teacher letters of recommendation.

*Do not ask for multiple letters of recommendation if they are not needed!*

Important for Teacher Recommendation Letters:

Teacher Letter of Recommendation Survey

ALL REQUESTS NEED TO BE MADE IN-PERSON TO THE TEACHER BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.

Be sure to give your teacher plenty of time to write your rec letter. You should be giving your teacher at least 3-4 weeks advanced notice of your application deadline.
Make a copy (File > Make a copy) of the Teacher Letter of Recommendation Survey, answer all questions, and email the document to your teacher.
*INVITE YOUR TEACHER TO UPLOAD YOUR LETTER TO SCOIR*

Counselor Letters of Recommendation:

Counselor Letter of Recommendation Survey

ALL REQUESTS NEED TO BE MADE IN-PERSON TO THE COUNSELOR BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.

Be sure to give your counselor plenty of time to write your rec letter. You should be giving your counselor at least 3-4 weeks advanced notice of your application deadline.
Make a copy (File > Make a copy) of the Counselor Letter of Recommendation Survey, answer all questions, and email the document to your counselor.

*Note: You do not need to invite your counselor to Scoir to upload your letter.

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