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Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request

The document provides guidelines for students requesting letters of recommendation from teachers for college admissions. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the right teachers, allowing ample time for letter preparation, and providing detailed information to assist the teacher in writing a strong recommendation. Students are also reminded to express gratitude and keep their recommenders informed about college decisions.

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Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request

The document provides guidelines for students requesting letters of recommendation from teachers for college admissions. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the right teachers, allowing ample time for letter preparation, and providing detailed information to assist the teacher in writing a strong recommendation. Students are also reminded to express gratitude and keep their recommenders informed about college decisions.

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Request for Teacher Letters of Recommendation

Directions to the Student

Teachers who write letters of recommendation spend a great deal of time and effort preparing these letters for you.
These letters play a significant role in college admissions, particularly among small and mid-size colleges.

The more detailed information you provide for the letter writer, the better s/he will be able to
prepare an accurate, interesting, and impressive portrayal of you. In choosing the teacher/s that you would like to write
your letter/s, remember that this person acts as your “agent,” helping to
get you accepted into college/s. Therefore, it is in your best interest to carefully follow the directions outlined below.

1. Teachers receive numerous requests to write letters of recommendation. It is important to allow the writer
ample time to prepare the letter. Request letters of recommendation prior to the end of junior year. Have an
IN PERSON conversation with your teacher/s. Explain to teacher/s that you are asking them early because you
will be filling out the Common Application when it is available on August 1st, and that you plan to file your
applications early in the fall of senior year.
2. Colleges usually require two letters of recommendation. Before making this decision about which teacher/s to
ask, consult with your school counselor. Then ask the teacher/s if they would be willing to write a letter on your
behalf.
3. When you ask the teacher/s you have selected to write a letter for you, be aware that the teacher/s may refuse
your request for any number of valid reasons. S/he may not know you well enough to write a recommendation
or s/he may have received so many requests for recommendations that s/he is unable to accept any additional
requests.
4. Once the teacher has agreed to write the letter of recommendation on your behalf, complete the attached
form entitled “Request for Teacher Recommendation” & add your teacher request in your student Scoir
account. If possible, attach a sample of work that you did in the teacher’s class. And relate a specific, positive
experience you recall about the class such as an anecdote, class discussion, group project/presentation, etc.

Some Final Reminders:

• Be thorough and neat in preparing materials for the letter writer


• Be considerate about their time, ask sooner rather than later
• Keep the letter writer informed about the college admissions deadlines & decisions you receive
• When you decide which college you attend, share it with the writers

Send a written thank you note to the writer!


Request for Teacher Letters of Recommendation

To _______________________________________________ _________________________
(Teacher’s Name) (Date submitted to teacher)

I am applying for admission to college/technical school and would be honored if you would write a letter of
recommendation on my behalf. I have provided information which may assist you in writing about me. After
completing the recommendation, please upload the letter into Scoir to be sent to the colleges I will be
applying to.

_______________________________________________ _________________________
Student Name (Printed) Counselor

My intended major (if known): __________________________________________________

Subject(s) I studied with you at Randolph High School:

Subject(s): ______________________________ Year: __________ Grade Earned: ________

1. When I was in your class, I was most proud of the following work that I did for you:

2. As a student in your class, I contributed in the following ways (describe a specific project/presentation,
discussion, etc.)

3. In your letter, if possible, please include a time that I worked collaboratively with peers in a group setting, and if
applicable, comment on any leadership skills you may have observed, specifically when:

4. Additional information I wish to share with you: (This can include a particular anecdote that may have occurred,
an individual conversation you may have had with a teacher, the reasons you enjoyed the teacher’s course, the
meaning/lessons you have gained from the teacher/class, etc.)

Thank you for preparing a letter of recommendation on my behalf, your help is truly appreciated!

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