<p>i have one huge issue with applying, and that's recommendations. most colleges require 2, and each college usually has a different form that needs to be filled out.</p>
<p>for example.. say you are applying to 3 schools, and you ask 2 professors to write you recommendations. do you give each professor all 3 forms? or do you get them to fill out a generic one that will be sent to all of your schools.</p>
<p>also, does the same apply with dean's recommendations? thanks!</p>
<p>i'm asking myself the same question...</p>
<p>yeah.. i don't know how the people that apply to like 8 schools that all require rec's do it..</p>
<p>I'd say you can ask a prof. for as many as you need cuz they really only need to write one letter. The same letter can be sent to all your schools. Then again, I only applied to two myself....dunno if people will get annoyed if you give them too many forms to fill out- esp. like 8 or 9.</p>
<p>I'm also having the same problem. I mean isn't is possible to have one recommendation written or typed on a separate sheet of paper with signature and have for example a copy of it attached to the application form.</p>
<p>or what if you had them write one rec and then you wrote it for them...is there anything wrong with that? and then had them sign each form?</p>
<p>I applied to five schools, and what I did was this:</p>
<p>I bought those little skinny 3-ring binders (about $2 each). I also bought a set of these plastic sleaves that fit into 3-ring binders. I put a stamped envelope in each sleave, along with the appropriate school evaluation forms.</p>
<p>I also typed up a checklist for each teacher, hole punched each one, and then put them in the front of each binder as the cover page.</p>
<p>My teachers were all impressed at how well organized I was, and they didn't mind at all that I was applying to 5 schools. If you just hand them a pile of papers, they will probably be slightly annoyed (and might lose some of your forms!!).</p>
<p>Also, make sure to stamp and address envelopes for them! Make things as easy as possible.</p>
<p>haha well that is good info but what a/b those that are applying to 11 or 12 schools? somehow I think something else would be in order.</p>
<p>Thanks Johnm.</p>
<p>I am applying to eight schools, why did the binder idea not come into mind?</p>
<p>Anyone else have an issue with getting a rec from someone in their school's advising office??<br>
For instance, I was not assigned an advisor; no one in my school is. and whenever we see one its on a walk in basis (so the advisor likely knows verrryy little about you, certainly not enough to write a glowing rec).</p>
<p>iLOVEcollegelife,</p>
<p>Every school knows that the dean/counselor recommendation is probably going to be very generic, so the fact that you are unkown to the advisor/dean is not a problem. For example, this is what the University of Chicago says about Dean evaluations in their FAQ:</p>
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My Dean of Students doesn't know me at all. Do I have to turn in this form?
You must turn in every form no matter how difficult it is to complete it. If your Dean of Students doesn't know you (and whose does?), you must sit down with either the dean or with someone in his or her office to talk about the form. The dean can use the topics discussed during the interview to complete the form. Another option is to submit to your dean a resume and a paragraph about why you would like to attend the University of Chicago.
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<p>The parenthetical statement "(and whose does?)" says it all. :)</p>
<p>What most schools are looking for in this type of evaluation is whether you have had any behavioral problems that required suspension or other discipline. They also usually ask the dean/counselor to rate the rigor of the courses you have taken in comparison to your peers. No close relationship is necessary for this kind of evaluation.</p>
<p>That said, it's probably a good idea to give a copy of a personal essay to your dean/counselor when you ask for the recs. This will be an opportunity to let the dean/counselor get to know you a bit better. Such an effort will probably make you stand out a bit from your peers, thus enhancing your prospects.</p>
<p>thanks for your help johnM!!</p>