letters of recommendation
Counselor Letter of Recommendation:
Students should complete the form below for any letter of recommendation they need from the counseling office. The form only needs to be completed once and will be used to write multiple letters. Remember that the Common Application requires a counselor letter of recommendation for a lot of their schools. Turn in the completed form to the School Counseling Office as soon as possible to ensure your application gets completed.
Students should complete the form below for any letter of recommendation they need from the counseling office. The form only needs to be completed once and will be used to write multiple letters. Remember that the Common Application requires a counselor letter of recommendation for a lot of their schools. Turn in the completed form to the School Counseling Office as soon as possible to ensure your application gets completed.
Helpful Hints:
- Typically schools will request between 1 and 3 letters of recommendation. If a schools says that a letter is "optional," consider it a requirement and send at least 1 letter.
- Request letters from your junior and senior teachers. Letters should come from teachers of different subject areas and try to include a teacher who teaches a subject related to your major of choice. For example, a student pursuing nursing should ask their Anatomy and Physiology teacher.
- Some schools will allow supplemental references from coaches, employers, adivisors etc. Others will not. Be sure you know what the schools requirements are.
- Request letters 2 or more weeks prior to when you need them. The sooner the better. One weeks notice is NOT enough time.
- Approach a teacher about writing your letter during a quiet time. This will allow them to ask you questions and not feel pressured into giving you a response.
- The more organized you are, the better. Ask for all the letters at once. Provide the necessary forms with your part of the information already completed. Provide stamped and addressed envelopes for the letters that need to be mailed. Include any important deadline information.
- Take the time to write them a Thank You note to show your appreciation.
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