Recommendation Letters

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

How to Get a Great letter of Recommendation

Brag Sheet Questions to give those writing your recommendation letters more personal information to write stellar letters on your behalf. Give your teachers/counselors/community organizers/coaches some help by answering questions from this brag sheet.

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Recommendation letters from teachers, school counselors, employers, volunteer supervisors, and other sources can help colleges get a more complete picture of applicants. Obtaining high quality letters of recommendations is not a quick process. Students must be aware that it takes time and advance planning.

The college(s) you are applying to will provide clear direction regarding the exact requirements for letters of recommendation. Some colleges may even request a peer recommendation as well.

It is recommended that students approach teachers with whom they have the best relationships, someone who knows them well and can speak to both their academic and personal strengths. Students should also ask more recent teachers as admissions officers will want the most current insights about the student.

Diverse letters of recommendation should be taken into consideration. Recommendations from teachers and others who know students in different capacities helps to paint a fuller picture of the student for college admissions officers.

Keep in mind that there are many scholarships applications that also require letters of recommendation.