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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 for Ivy League Schools

Great College Advice

Do students need letters of recommendation for Ivy League Schools? Top-tier colleges and universities often have more requirements than their less selective counterparts. However, letters of recommendation for Ivy League and top-tier schools are very important! In short, yes!

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Which teacher(s) should I ask for my letter of recommendation?

Solomon Admissions

Between the essays, activity list, transcript, and every other material that colleges ask for, teacher letters of recommendation (also known as LORs) might be the last thing on your mind as you assemble your college applications. You may have questions like - what’s the best way to ask my teacher for a letter?

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

Admissions Mom

This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. It’s easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if they’ll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they won’t secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college.

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Dental School Letters of Recommendation: The Ultimate Guide

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

When to ask for your dental school recommendation letter, whom to ask, and everything else you need to know Requesting dental school letters of recommendation can be one of the more daunting elements of the dental school application process. How do I get to know people who can write me a strong letter of recommendation?

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How to Ensure Strong Letters of Recommendation with Brag Sheets

Princeton College Consulting

Letters of recommendation are essential to your college application, especially since SAT/ACT scores have become optional. Recommendation letters are the only way universities will hear from others about who you are. Each letter of recommendation should be unique to you.

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

Admissions Mom

This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. It’s easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if they’ll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they won’t secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college.