“When I write a recommendation letter, I see myself as an advocate for [a student’s] entire life,” says Joaquim Hamilton, Director of College Connection at Philadelphia Futures, which helps ...

It’s the time of year when students arrive at my office and ask if I will write them a college recommendation. I say, “Yes, I’ll be happy to write one for you.” Sometimes, I’ll thank ...

Current high school juniors will soon apply to college, and the lingering impact of COVID-19 may make it difficult to stand out in the admissions process. A good recommendation letter goes a long w… ...

Once you’ve established some quality relationships, it’s time to carefully read each college’s letter of recommendation requirements to determine the specifics of what’s needed. Make a list of these ...

It’s the time of year when students arrive at my office and ask if I will write them a college recommendation. I say, “Yes, I’ll be happy to write one for you.” Sometimes, I’ll thank ...

High school students get especially jittery about letters of recommendation because they never really know what's on them. They're one of the most misunderstood aspects of college admissions ...

Even for the highest-achieving first-generation students, counselors were less likely to include details about things like ...

Recommendation Letters Can Help Boost Your College Chances FILE - Kim Pollock, 17, facing center, goes through college materials, with the help of her sister Lindsay, 15, back left, in her bedroom ...

Nathan R. Kuncel, professor of psychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, was co-author of a study of all existing research on letters of recommendation in college and graduate school ...

Chuck Lorre Writes College Recommendation Letter for His 'Mom' Star Sadie Calvano – and It Works. Calvano said she was "so nervous" to ask the legendary comedy creator to write a recommendation ...