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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
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School Counselor Letters...
- Provide information about the school and community
- Provide context about the student within the school community
- Provide context about the student within the counselor's professional experience
- Highlight students’ achievements inside and outside the classroom
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... vs. Teacher Letters
- Provide information about the course content
- Provide specific information about the student’s academic strengths (and weaknesses)
- Provide context about the student within the classroom
- Provide context about the student within the teacher's professional experience
- Do not need to highlight outside-the-classroom achievements unless the teacher also serves as an advisor
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Articles & Videos
- Recommendations for Your Letters of Recommendation - NYU
- College Application Tips: Letters of Recommendation - University of Pittsburgh
- Recommendations: The Optional, Third Letter - NYU
- How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation: Step-by-Step Guide for Students - College Essay Guy
- How to Write Good Letters of Recommendation - MIT
Last Modified on October 30, 2023