College letter of recommendation

A photo for International College Counselors shares tips for asking for recommendation letters for college admissions.

Why Juniors Should Start Thinking About Recommendation Letters for College Admissions Now

ByAimee Heller

As the school year winds down, many students are looking forward to summer break. But there is one important task juniors should handle now—deciding who will write their recommendation letters for college admissions. These letters are a key part of the college application and can provide admissions readers with valuable insight into a student’s character,…

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6 Tips for Getting a Good Letter of Recommendation

ByCheree Liebowitz

One of the most important parts of your college applications isn’t even written by you, and that’s the letter of recommendation. Most private colleges want one counselor and one or two teacher recommendations. Juniors, now is a good time to start asking for those letters of recommendation, when you are still fresh in your teacher’s…