An often-overlooked aspect of building strong relationships with potential letter writers is demonstrating gratitude and professionalism throughout your interactions. Remember that professors, mentors ...

Jeff Tompkins is a writer and teacher of English as a Second Language living in New York City. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1967 and was educated at Brown University and University ...

Only one recommendation letter is required (and it is from your high school counselor). This letter provides us with context on who you are as a student in relation to your classmates. It lets us know ...

They have many letters of recommendation to write and many different deadlines to meet, just like you – so do them a favor by asking well in advance (3-5 weeks) of the application deadline. However, ...

Recommendation letters have a lot in common with advertising ... 33 years as the academic dean and director of college counseling at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond, Va. He previously served as ...

(2 Cor 3:5-6) The season for letters of recommendation is upon us. Toward the end of high school, I remember the careful calculation I made in choosing the teacher who would write my testimonial ...

Again, please include the full name and name of the high school of the applicant. Do not use nicknames. A letter of recommendation has more traction when it is clear that you genuinely know the ...

Students applying to law school directly after graduation or within a few years of graduating should include at least two letters of recommendation from professors. Most schools allow you to submit ...

Securing strong letters of recommendation is a crucial part of the medical school application, yet many students find themselves scrambling to identify and approach potential letter writers.

Strong recommendation letters can significantly influence the admissions process, particularly in schools with a holistic review process. The number of letters required varies by school ...