- Writing Letters of Recommendation (PACE UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES)
PURPOSE/OVERVIEW In simplest terms, a letter of recommendation is a letter that makes a statement of support for a candidate. Preferably, the person writing the letter of recommendation has been in an academic or working relationship with the applicant. A letter of recommendation should also present a well-documented evaluation and provide sufficient evidence and information […]
- Tips for Writing Strong Letters of Recommendation
Important: If you cannot write a supportive letter of recommendation (e.g., if you did not work with the student very long or did not have a good experience), please let the student know that he/she should request a letter from someone else.
The tips below assume that you are in support of the student’s application and would like to see him/her be successful:
- Writing the Letter of Recommendation
Letter of recommendation hold substantial weight in college admission decisions. A well-written letter for an outstanding applicant can highlight impressive characteristics beyond his/her own self-advocacy. Colleges are looking for people who have and will make and impact—the difference between a letter that supports and a letter that raves about a special student. Teacher evaluations are […]
- Writing Letters of Recommendation
What is the purpose of a letter of recommendation? A letter of recommendation is “expert testimony” regarding the ability of a person to perform a task. The tasks may include performing a job, succeeding in graduate school, or profiting from a particular experience (such as foreign study/travel). This purpose is the ultimate reason for a […]
- Tips (from an expert!) for writing effective college recommendations
Ann Velenchik, Wellesley College Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Economics, offers advice from the perspective of a Board of Admission reader on how to make your letter of recommendation a more useful contribution to your students’ application dossiers. he says: “We want to admit students who are going to succeed and thrive […]
PURPOSE/OVERVIEW In simplest terms, a letter of recommendation is a letter that makes a statement of support for a candidate. Preferably, the person writing the letter of recommendation has been in an academic or working relationship with the applicant. A letter of recommendation should also present a well-documented evaluation and provide sufficient evidence and information […]
Important: If you cannot write a supportive letter of recommendation (e.g., if you did not work with the student very long or did not have a good experience), please let the student know that he/she should request a letter from someone else. The tips below assume that you are in support of the student’s application and would like to see him/her be successful:
Letter of recommendation hold substantial weight in college admission decisions. A well-written letter for an outstanding applicant can highlight impressive characteristics beyond his/her own self-advocacy. Colleges are looking for people who have and will make and impact—the difference between a letter that supports and a letter that raves about a special student. Teacher evaluations are […]
What is the purpose of a letter of recommendation? A letter of recommendation is “expert testimony” regarding the ability of a person to perform a task. The tasks may include performing a job, succeeding in graduate school, or profiting from a particular experience (such as foreign study/travel). This purpose is the ultimate reason for a […]
Ann Velenchik, Wellesley College Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Economics, offers advice from the perspective of a Board of Admission reader on how to make your letter of recommendation a more useful contribution to your students’ application dossiers. he says: “We want to admit students who are going to succeed and thrive […]