<p>Hello,</p>
<p>During the end of jr year, I requested 2 teachers to write my college recs, and both agreed.
One teacher asked me for rec forms and stuff (not sure what she meant)...
But, should I give these teachers a resume of myself? They said they'd write it in Sept. What else should I provide these teacherS??</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>Most (if not all) have a simple form that they want teachers and counselors who are writing letters of rec to fill out and send in with the letter. The common app has one, and for schools you aren’t using the common app for, they will probably have one two - look around on the websites. </p>
<p>You don’t need to give your letter writers a formal resume, but it helps YOU if you let them know what you would like them to mention. Just write it down and your teachers will include as much of it as they can. Things like “he was always willing to help other students in the class with material,” “her final paper received the highest grade in my class,” “he took AP Lang even though he’s more interested in math and science in order to improve his writing skills - more interested in learning than protecting his GPA with an easy class,” “she is one of the most interested and inquisitive students I’ve had - her presence in class will energize discussions and benefit other students,” “she sought my guidance outside of class many times to help with a project she was working on independently. She entered her project in a regional contest and earned an honorable mention.” </p>
<p>Whatever it is you’re hoping they’ll say about you - go ahead and write it down for them! It’s nice they asked for it - that way you don’t feel pushy giving it to them!</p>
<p>It’s polite to give a resume or information sheet because many teachers will write multiple recommendations. It’s also good to include anything you think is noteworthy about your work in the teacher’s class, as well as the date you will need the recommendation and a copy of the Common App. blank recommendation form. You should also find out what your school’s policy is on recommendations. One of my Ds’ schools required the recommendations to be sent from the teacher to the GC for inclusion in the school’s packet. The other D’s school required the teachers to send them directly to the colleges, which means that you will have to provide a stamped envelope to each college and remind the teacher to sign across the flap of the envelope. Point being: find out what is done in your school. There’s also the online Common App. recommendation which is becoming more popular.</p>
<p>This is really helpful…Thanks!</p>