College Article Recommendations By Teachers and Others

Recommendations are very important in the admissions process.  Just because someone is willing to write one for you doesn't mean it will be helpful.  You should be asking people for whom you have displayed excellence in work habits, honesty and ability whenever possible.  If you're not already a senior, you can target recommenders for especially excellent effort on your part.  Always show your recommenders your best, and be sure to furnish them with your activity list well ahead of time. Never ask for a recommendation with fewer than a couple of weeks to go before it's due.

These articles will add detail:

Why Juniors should ask for recommendations 22 

Recommendation Advice 21 

Recommendation Advice19 

GETTING GREAT COLLEGE RECOMMENDATIONS18.DOCX 

HOW TO ASK FOR A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR COLLEGE18.DOCX 

THERE’S MORE YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION18.DOCX 

WHO AND WHEN TO ASK FOR RECOMMENDATIONS18.DOCX 

CHANGES TO THE COMAPP COUNSELOR REC16.DOCX