You’re almost at the finish line! But wait — what’s this about schools needing “letters of recommendation?” Who writes them? And do they really matter? Absolutely, says Joan Franklin ...

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.

Are you applying for a special program for which you will need a letter of recommendation? Do you know who you are going to ask for your letters? Most people will need to request a formal ...

With some exceptions, selective colleges consider five main parts of an application: transcripts, test scores, personal essays, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation.

Languages: English. Letters of recommendation from your colleagues describe your professional traits and qualifications for a position. A glowing recommendation from the right person can cement a ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Letters of recommendation are crucial to the college application process at both the undergraduate and the graduate level.

Letters of recommendation are very important in our decision-making process. These letters should come from individuals who know the candidate well and who are in a capacity to objectively judge the ...

Securing strong letters of recommendation is a vital part of the college application process. By carefully choosing your recommenders and providing them with the necessary guidance and information ...

Again, please include the full name and name of the high school of the applicant. Do not use nicknames. A letter of recommendation has more traction when it is clear that you genuinely know the ...