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PSA for Juniors: It’s Time to Think About Letters of Recommendation — The Who, What, When, and How in 2025

Admissions Mom

This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. Its easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if theyll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they wont secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college. TYPES of Letters of Recommendation?

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Stanford University: Supplemental Essays 2024-2025

Top Tier Admissions

LEARN MORE TTA Top Tip: Aside from the required letters of recommendation, applicants may submit a maximum of one optional letter of rec if there is another person — not a teacher or counselor — who knows you well and will provide new insights about your background and candidacy. Interested in reading more about Stanford?

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2025 Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) College Admissions Trends

CTK College Coach

Where are CTK Class of 2025 students gaining admission in the early rounds this year? CTK College Coach What are the trends for early decision and early acceptance for Class of 2025 compared to outcomes in the last few years? If the school allows for a letter of continued interest, 100% write that. What's the difference?

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Letter of Recommendation Samples & Format For 2025

iSchoolConnect

A Letter of Recommendation (LOR) is like a golden ticket to your future. It’s a snapshot of your best qualities, wrapped in a formal letter, vouching for your abilities. Imagine a trusted mentor, professor, or boss crafting an outstanding review of your skills, talents, and achievements.

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Medical School Letter of Recommendation – 2025 Guide

College Transitions

When you hear the term letter of recommendation, your mind may turn to the nerve-wracking experience of asking your favorite high school teacher to write you a recommendation for your college application. The process for requesting a medical school letter of recommendation isnt much different.

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How Hard Is It to Get into Stanford? Admission Requirements + Tips

AdmissionSight

2025 55,471 3.9% Letters of recommendation. Youll need two letters from teachers and one from your counselor, who will also send a school report. These letters should highlight your academic potential and personal qualities. Letters of recommendation. 2026 56,378 3.7% 2024 45,227 5.2% 2023 47,498 4.3%

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UT-Austin Waitlist Tips and FAQs

Tex Admissions

Im understandably receiving many questions about UT-Austins new opt-in waitlist for Fall 2025 first-time freshmen applicants. It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants. TL;DR: there isnt much to do but opt-in to the Waitlist and make enrollment decisions for Fall 2025.