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Inspiring, challenging and encouraging each student to develop a foundation for lifelong learning in a global society

Letters of Recommendation

  • If an application asks specifically for a "counselor" letter of recommendation, you must submit the the COUNSELOR INFORMATION SHEET and add the college or university into the College Application Manager in SchooLinks.
  • A minimum of 10 school days are required for Letters of Recommendation.

  • Many applications require letters of recommendation from teachers, who you will add to the College Application Manager in SchooLinks. We recommend asking teachers in one of your core classes (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science) to write these letters. Communicate deadlines clearly and provide a minimum of 10 school days' notice. Don't ask them at the last minute! 

  • The request for a recommendation needs to come personally from you - not parents/guardians.
  • Be ready to give a teacher a resume if they ask for one. However, the focus of their letter should be on your performance in their classroom. If you completed an especially good research paper or project for the class, or a specific incident that you would like them to mention, feel free to suggest they incorporate it in the letter.
  • Important! Follow up with your teachers at a later date and thank them for their time and assistance. Thank you notes are always a good idea!