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Mastering Letters of Recommendation: The Insider's Guide

Unveil the truth behind Letters of Recommendation for college applications. Learn how these letters can impact students' chances and how to write effective recommendations that stand out. Get valuable insights on the dos and don'ts, tools like Nuts and Bolts Common Application, and crafting a compelling 5-paragraph letter.

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Mastering Letters of Recommendation: The Insider's Guide

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  1. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION The truth behind the myth

  2. “Most students being considered are on the same playing field academically---words of teachers often make the difference between them.” – Harvard University

  3. Not all schools require Letters of Rec e.g. UC-CSU-Out of State State Schools Regional Reps read Letters of Rec by school You have the right to say “no” to a student. Letters are confidential and need not be shared with the student FACTS:

  4. Student’s should give you two weeks notice. Request should include: *Brag Sheet *Teacher form *Stamped envelope, addressed to the College/University Use Letterhead stationery *At top write “Letter of Recommendation for (student’s name) *Address letters “To Whom It May Concern” Letters should be no more than one page NUTS AND BOLTS

  5. COMMON APPLICATION • Simplifies admission by eliminating duplication of effort • Used by over 350 private institutions • Complete Teacher Evaluation form – do not sign • Copy the form for the number of schools • Sign each copy (needs original signature) • Attach Letter of Recommendation to each form • Student should give stamped envelope for each school

  6. THE 5 PARAGRAPH LETTER: • 1: Essence of student/relationship • 2: Course content & Methods • 3: Describe the student as a learner, as a scholar. MAIN purpose of your recommendation. • 4: Relationship with you and classmates • 5. Wrap it up

  7. DO: • Choose “1st words” carefully • Use the most specific adjectives you can and support them where possible • Stick to academic information from your class • Show student’s ability to meet the challenge of college work. • Proofread!!

  8. DON’Ts • Don’t be generic • Avoid gender-stereotyped language • Don’t mention a learning disability or student’s disciplinary record • Don’t say all the students are “the best”

  9. Remember! Writing can always be misinterpreted!! • “I look forward to John’s final term at the school.” • “This young lady has no problems to speak of.” • “No one wants to play soccer worse than he does.”

  10. IT’S A GREAT FEELING WHEN… YOU’RE DONE! (Save a copy!)

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