• Letter of Recommendation

     

    Letter of Recommendation Request for College Application

    • Ask your recommender in person if they would be willing to write you a letter of recommendation.  
      • Follow these directions.  You will use Scoir to send your letters of recommendation. 
      • If you are applying through the Common Application - still request your recommendation letters through Scoir, NOT through the Common App. 
    • Things to consider before asking for a letter:
      • Does the college require a letter of recommendation?
      • How well does this recommender know you? Bonus if they teach a subject related to your potential major or if it was a rigorous course.
      • When do you need your letter of recommendation? (Your recommender will need at least 2-3 weeks to write a good letter).
    • Complete the Letter of Recommendation Request Form and share with your recommender. 
    • Thank your recommender either through an email or handwritten note.

    Letter of Recommendation Request for a Scholarship

    • Ask your recommender in person if they would be willing to write you a letter of recommendation.  
        Things to consider before asking for a letter:
      • Does the scholarship require a letter of recommendation?
      • How well does this recommender know you? Bonus if they teach a subject related to your potential major or if it was a rigorous course. 
      • When do you need your letter of recommendation? (Your recommender will need at least 2-3 weeks to write a good letter).
    • Complete the Letter of Recommendation Request form and share with your recommender.  Identify how the scholarship organization wants your letter of recommendation sent (mail, email, uploading it on a link, etc) and communicate this process with your recommender. 
    • Thank your recommender.  This can be done by email or a handwritten note.