Mastering Letters of Recommendation: How to Stand Out in College Applications

Letters of recommendation are so important in college applications, especially in the more selective colleges, and today, we are delving into why they need to be prioritized, the mistakes we see kids make, who to ask for letters, and more. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the role of letters of recommendation in college applications, the dangers of focusing on the number of letters you have over the quality of them, how it can become the determining factor for whether or not you get into a college, and so much more! We delve into the intricacies of the questionnaire the recommender will have to ask you before discussing the kinds of people teenagers should ask for letters of recommendation from. We even talk about why building relationships with teachers is imperative in building communication skills and how that will help future letters of recommendation and even make learning more fun. Finally, we pinpoint which kids get the best letters of recommendation and explain why they’re always the hardest workers. Thanks for listening! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• [0:02:30] Today’s topic of discussion: letters of recommendation. 
• [0:03:23] The role of letters of recommendation in college applications. 
• [0:03:58] Why letters of recommendation are so important in applications. 
• [0:09:48] Where things go off the rails when it comes to these letters. 
• [0:13:53] All about the questionnaires that you have to fill out with the letter. 
• [0:15:32] The logistics surrounding asking for letters of recommendation.
• [0:17:25] The importance of developing relationships with your teachers. 
• [0:22:15] Why the kids who work hard get the best letters. 

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