Recommendation letters can serve as powerful testimonials about a student's accomplishments, and the most effective letters demonstrate a candidate's potential for greatness, according to college ...

College recommendation letters can serve as powerful testimonials about a student's accomplishments, and the best letters demonstrate a candidate's potential for greatness, according to admissions ...

Letters of recommendation are a student's opportunity to show college admissions officers what their personality, strengths, attitude, character, level of maturity, and special interests are ...

Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. They give admissions offices a "third ...

“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 ...

The best additional recommendation letters tend to come from college professors who have provided you with academic mentorship during high school, showcasing your intellectual vitality. Choosing ...

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 ...

Last month I wrote what I believe was the last college recommendation letter I will ever write. That’s hard to fathom. For nearly 40 years, each fall has been organized around and consumed by ...

Brazilian native Julia Mansur Cardoso was more than prepared when applying to U.S. universities. She made sure to reach out to contacts early for letters of recommendation and secured five separate… ...