Securing strong letters of recommendation is a critical part of the college admissions process, a way to flesh out an ...

It’s the time of year when students arrive at my office and ask if I will write them a college recommendation. I say, “Yes, I’ll be happy to write one for you.” Sometimes, I’ll thank them for asking ...

Current high school juniors will soon apply to college, and the lingering impact of COVID-19 may make it difficult to stand out in the admissions process. A good recommendation letter goes a long way ...

Deeply invested in their students, high school educators strive to do their very best when writing college recommendation letters. But during stressful times — like a pandemic — it’s easy for anyone ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We’re coming up on a super-stressful time of year for high school seniors: some already have learned via early admission which colleges accepted or rejected them, but many more will find out in April ...

Letter requirements can vary from school to school, so research the schools you want to apply to and make sure you know in advance what they are asking for! Letter packets submitted through the ...