Teacher Recommendation Information

1.           Select your teacher(s).  Follow the guidelines for each college choice.  Some schools require a math/science and English/humanities recommendation; others allow you to choose.

Talk to your college counselors and parents about your selections.  It is best to ask teachers who have taught you in eleventh or twelfth grade.

2.           Ask your teacher(s).  Write, e-mail or speak to your teacher(s) to see if they are willing to write recommendations for you.

3.           Give teachers the following material at least 2 weeks in advance of deadlines

-  a cover letter (sample below),

-  all teacher recommendation forms, and

-  9” x 4” envelopes addressed and stamped for each college.

Sample cover letter: 

              Dear Ms. Smith,

              Thank you so much for agreeing to write my recommendations for me.

              I am applying to Beautiful U. for Early Decision.  I am also applying to U. of

              Studyism, which has rolling admission.  If I do not get into Beautiful U., I will

              be applying to the following colleges for regular admission.  The due dates are

              listed below:

              Beautiful U. – Nov. 1, Early Decision

              U. of Studyism – Rolling admission

              Best College – Jan. 1 (Common application)

              SoSo College – Jan. 15 (Common application)

              Worst University – Jan. 15

              Thank you very much for your time.

              Sincerely,

              Your student

4.           Be sure to thank your teachers! 

5.           Tell your teachers of all admissions decisions as you receive them.