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Letters of Recommendation: An Overview

Solomon Admissions

Colleges and universities review many items as part of a holistic application review: grades, courses, test scores, activity list/resume, and letters of recommendation (LOR). Let’s dive deeper into the role a LOR plays, and the different types of letters that can be submitted on an applicant’s behalf.

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Letters of Recommendation Advice and an Example

Solomon Admissions

Most competitive schools require letters of recommendation (LOR). The letters of recommendation that are submitted with your application are read with great care and are considered one of the most important parts of your application. They do not do so lightly.

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Letters of Recommendation: A Simple Guide on Why and How!

Emerging College Consulting

Discover how important letters of recommendation are for college applications and learn the best strategies for securing them effectively.

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Hello, Juniors! It’s Time to Think About Letters of Recommendation — The Who, What, When, and How (2024)

Admissions Mom

Sometimes, it can feel like much of the application process revolves around what other people think of you. And because you can’t control those perceptions, you might find the whole application process intensely frustrating. This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. Hello Juniors!

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Managing Letters of Recommendation

College Admissions Strategies

Letters of Recommendation (LOR’s) shouldn’t be treated as mere boxes to be checked off on a to-do list because they play an important role in the admissions process. Colleges rely on LOR’s to provide context to applicant profiles in ways that other types of documentation cannot.

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Do Letters of Recommendation Help You Get Into College?

College Wise

Which teachers to ask for letters of recommendation is one of the biggest questions facing any college applicant. How do colleges use letters of recommendation? But why is it so important? And how should a student decide whom to ask? In this post, we’ll shed light on those answers.

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The Power of Letters of Recommendation for Ivy League Applications

Ivy College Essay

Are letters of recommendation for ivy league applications important? Among these, Letters of Recommendation hold significant value. These letters present a comprehensive view of an applicant’s skills, achievements, and character, and play a pivotal role in shaping the admission officer’s decision.