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Aside from a good academic record and impressive extracurricular activities, a good letter of recommendation is an important part of a successful U.S. college application. International students need ...

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Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

It's better to ask a teacher who knows you well and how hard you worked than to pick a teacher who just gave everyone an A every term. Asking for recommendation letters can be difficult, but it is a ...

Many students unwittingly treat letters of recommendation as an afterthought. They ask teachers and recommenders late in the process and often fail to provide them with sufficient tools to get the job ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An online writing resource can help teachers, guidance counselors, religious leaders and volunteer supervisors with tips on how to write college letters of recommendation, say ...

During the first week of the trial in the lawsuit charging that Harvard University discriminates against Asian American applicants, university officials offered a number of reasons to explain why the ...

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 ...

It's better to ask a teacher who knows you well and how hard you worked than to pick a teacher who just gave everyone an A every term. Asking for recommendation letters can be difficult, but it is a ...