Letters of Recommendation

Your teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors think highly of you:

1. Provide at least 3 weeks notice to the recommendor.

2. Include a BRAG SHEET to help them write a more thorough letter for you! (see attachment below)The more information that you offer to your writer, the better the recommendation letter will be!

3. Don't forget to show your appreciation with a a simple thank you note to the recommendor.

• If using an online application such as the Common Application, the Universal Application, or SENDedu. It is not okay to simply request a letter of recommendation online without having first ASKED a teacher or counselor prior to receiving an email invitation, if, they want to assist you with this requirement. 
• It is courtesy to respect a teacher or counselor’s winter break and it should not be assumed that last minute request for letters of recommendation will be honored. 
• If a letter of recommendation must be sent by mail, you must provide a stamped addressed envelope with specific instructions to your recommender.