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How to Write Letters of Recommendation

Introduction

Introduction (5:29)

Four Infallible Letter of Rec Rules

Rules 1 & 2 (7:38)
Rule 3 & 4 (6:08)

The Counselor Recommendation

Counselor Rec Part I (6:25)
Counselor Rec Part II (5:30)
Counselor Rec Part III (5:02)
Counselor Rec Part IV (3:17)

The Teacher Recommendation

Six Topics for Teachers to Share: Part I (6:36)
Six Topics for Teachers to Share: Part II (9:42)
How to Help Students Who Haven't Stood Out (8:12)
When & How to Decline a Recommendation Letter Request (6:06)

Writing The Letter

Do Letters Need to be Well Written? (2:46)
Writing Tips Part I (3:50)
Writing Tips Part II (3:21)

How to Structure your Letter

Structure Part I (4:54)
Structure Part II (4:37)
Structure Part III (4:05)
Structure Part IV (7:58)

Revising and Editing

Revising & Editing Part I (6:16)
Revising and Editing Part II (5:23)

The Recommender Evaluation Form

How to Avoid to Common Rec Form Mistakes (3:12)

Helping Students Earn Stronger Letters

Two Ways to Help Students Earn Stronger Letters (4:43)
Letter of Rec Guide for Students
Suggested Letter of Rec Curriculum

Letter of Rec Resources

Rec Resources on the Web
Sample Rec Letters with Commentary
Tips for Personal Rec Writers
Sample Teacher Expectations to be Shared with Students
Crib Sheet for Rec Writers

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