The letter of recommendation I’ll never forget For years, I worried the letters I wrote were a waste of time. A student's tragic death taught me their value.

Question: I’m preparing to write a letter of recommendation, but I haven’t written one before. What’s a good approach? – Cole.

As the pool of medical school applicants and competitiveness for limited seats in M.D. and D.O. programs continue to grow, admissions committees rely heavily on letters of recommendation to assess ...

Here is a common scene: A supervisor agrees to write your letter of recommendation with one condition—you draft it. Shocker. We, too, were surprised the first time this happened to us.

How many letters of recommendation do I need for my college application? The number varies by school, but most colleges require 1-3 letters. Check each college’s specific requirements.

William & Mary requires one letter of recommendation from your high school counselor to complete your application. To ensure the process goes smoothly, it is important to follow your school's policies ...

They each want the same thing: a letter of recommendation. And when I say yes, the student presses a crumpled brag sheet in my hands and runs in the opposite direction.

Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. They give admissions offices a "third ...