The spring of the junior year is the best time for students to approach their potential college recommenders. Here’s why. It is best to have recommenders write while the teen’s performance is still fresh in their minds. They can recall specific details of class leadership demonstrated by the student or share the fresh insights your [read more] …
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The Most Important Thing in Letters of Recommendation
Before the end of the junior year, your student should take the time to determine whom they will ask to write their letters of recommendation for college. This normally involves two teachers of core subjects and potentially an extracurricular activity or character reference. Parents and students often make the mistake of thinking that the more [read more] …
Guiding Letters of Recommendation
If your seniors haven’t already done so, they need to contact the teachers they want to write their letters of recommendation now to allow them plenty of time. You want teachers that know your child well, hopefully in and out of the classroom. You want them to be your child’s biggest cheerleader. To find the [read more] …
Letters of Recommendation
The letters of recommendation (LOR) required by colleges are the source of much confusion and, to be honest, rarely as powerful as they could be. Let’s shed some light on this particular piece of the college application. There are several types of recommendation letters – teacher recommendations and character recommendations – and that is where [read more] …
Move From Impressive to Intriguing
Move From Impressive to Intriguing By Jeannette Webb It is autumn and my clients from around the world are working hard on presenting a winning application to the college of their dreams. And, some are shocked by the advice I give them. If you want to catch an admissions officers attention, seek to intrigue [read more] …