Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

But, colleges consider other factors too, such as letters of recommendation, test scores, essays and demonstrated interest (DI). Not all colleges track DI, but if you’re applying to one that does, you need to understand what it means.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Recommendation Letters. The most obvious reason to get to know your college or high school counselor is that they write your letter of recommendation. While not every college or university requires a letter of recommendation, almost all of the top-ranked institutions will ask for this document.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 31, 2023

Meet with Admissions Officers or Current Students Meeting with admissions officers or current students can help you make a personal connection with the college and show that you are genuinely interested in attending. This can be done through scheduled visits or by attending college fairs.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Essays should demonstrate a student’s critical thinking skills and show why they would be a good fit for the college or university. Letters of Recommendation : Admissions officers often require letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm that your letters of recommendation are ready to go. Check-in with your teachers and make sure they’ve sent them or send them a gentle reminder if they haven’t. Send them a “brag sheet” or “cheat sheet” if you haven’t already. Take notes!

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Ask two or three teachers who know you best to write your letters. Some colleges have certain expectations for recommenders, so be sure to read college admissions websites about what they are looking for. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them! Make sure you sign up and sign in.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

The letters of recommendation you get from teachers are also an important piece of the “you” puzzle since your teachers can give colleges insight that goes beyond what transcripts reveal. One more note about what colleges care about… it depends on the college!

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