Getting Recommendation Letters

• The writer should have enough past interation with you to provide a genuine assessment of your skills and achievements.

• Choose recommenders with influental writing styles.

• provide your recommender the following info:    

a written explanation of topics to be covered.

a resume' of your activities, interests, honors, grades, and awards.

A copy of your application essays.

As much lead time as possible for preperation

• Call the writer to ensure he or she has all the resources needed this shows support and helps to confirm your letter is in progress.

• After you receive the letter, send the writer a note of appreciation

The guidance office

Your guidance counselor can be an enormous help in the search for financial aid.  Follow these tips to get the greatest benefit from their expertise.

• Make an appointment and introduce yourself early in your senior year

• Ask about local or less-known scholarship opportunities

• Discuss your situatuion honestly and ask for advice

• Respond to information requests quickly; help them help you by being timely

• Check in regularly to verify that your transcripts, test scores, and any other necessary information has been forwarded to your designated schools

• Keep them informed of your situation (offers and acceptances) and other needs you still have