Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. For instance, at the University of ...

Right now students across the country are putting together their college applications. For many students, especially those applying to private universities, having amazing college recommendation ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Legatt explores the intersection of education, AI, and leadership. Once you’ve chosen your recommenders, it’s essential to ...

One of the most important elements of a college application is a letter of recommendation from an educator. Because college admissions offices take this part of the application seriously, it’s ...

Is he the right person to write your letter? Look to those teachers with whom you’ve formed relationships in 11th and 12th grade. Recommendation letters are an important component of many college ...

In late September, seniors case my classroom in the early morning and charge in before I’ve turned on my laptop. They corner me at the copy machine and at the entrance to the faculty lounge. They each ...

Letters of recommendation are very important in our decision-making process. These letters should come from individuals who know the candidate well and who are in a capacity to objectively judge the ...

Are you planning on going to a graduate school or professional school after you graduate? Are you applying for a special program for which you will need a letter of recommendation? Do you know who you ...

A few years ago, I wrote “A Letter to College Students (From All Profs)” in which I provided advice to students about how to ask for letters of recommendation. Interestingly, just as students do not ...

Admissions officers are no strangers to the standard resume regurgitation letter of recommendation. While it isn’t the most helpful, we also understand that some teachers and administrators are ...