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How to Ensure Strong Letters of Recommendation with Brag Sheets

Princeton College Consulting

Letters of recommendation are essential to your college application, especially since SAT/ACT scores have become optional. Recommendation letters are the only way universities will hear from others about who you are. Each letter of recommendation should be unique to you.

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

Great College Advice

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision.

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How To Get Great Letters of Recommendation

Princeton College Consulting

Often, schools request letters of recommendation from an academic teachers and a school counselor so be sure that you get to know your chosen referrers well. Once your recommendation requests have been completed be sure to waive your right to view letters of recommendation on your applications. Whom To Ask.

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Letters of Recommendation: How to Demonstrate Leadership

Princeton College Consulting

Letters of recommendation are an essential part of your college application process. A lot of people don't realize this, but when an admissions committee reviews a college application, beyond grades and test scores, they are really looking for evidence of your character and authenticity. Leading Group Activities.

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Who Should I Ask for Letters of Recommendation?

Princeton College Consulting

College admissions readers are receiving thousands of applications, and the majority of them are accompanied by multiple letters of recommendation. Each college has its own rules on the number you can submit; there are some that only allow one, and others allow up to ten letters of recommendation.

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Letters of Recommendation: What is Intellectual Promise?

Princeton College Consulting

Colleges recognize that every student is an individual possessing unique character traits that are otherwise impossible to detect when looking at a transcript or application form; such as one's integrity, maturity, initiative, creativity, or empathy. How to Demonstrate Intellectual Promise.

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4 Keys to Ivy League Letters of Recommendation

Princeton College Consulting

While many students believe their favorite teachers will write them an amazing letter of recommendation , the truth is great letters of recommendation don’t just happen. If you’re looking for more guidance on your college applications, then contact us for a consultation.