<p>Ok, so I know theres got to be an easier way, im just not sure what it is.
Im sure many of you are applying to dozens of summer programs, such as RSI, SSP and TASP, along with others. When asking for reccs, do you guys ask the same teacher over and over for the same reccs? Or do you hand all the applications to them at the same time?? Or (this is the one I think most people do) do you somehow get one recc, and scan/copy it to others?</p>
<p>The thing is if you do scan/copy, how do you go about doing that?</p>
<p>Oh my gosh, I have the same problem. >_> I want to apply for a billion things and then I spot "teacher rec" and I hate having to bug them so much when I know they're already so freaking busy.</p>
<p>I say I'm applying for a couple of different summer programs and give them copies of the rec forms, envelopes (addressed and stamped), and a short description of each program. Usually they can recycle material for each rec, which makes it less trouble.</p>
<p>Eh, I know my teachers pretty well, but it is kind of awkward when I ask for all of these recommendations, and even more awkward considering the letters are not for college apps or anything. What I did though was give the forms/ask for letters at sporadic times because I did not know about all of the programs at once, this way was less stressful. A few of the teachers just gave me a generic letter, which is easier on them; maybe you should ask for that. </p>
<p>After I'm done applying, maybe I'll give them some cookies or something to make up for it.</p>
<p>I have a little guilt in asking for many letters too, so when I ask for a letter, I usually ask for at least 2-3 extra copies. If it is a form that needs to be filled out, that is usually just a few check boxes, so it is no problem. It's a lot easier if you have them all ready at once, rather than to keep coming back and bugging them about it.</p>
<p>A lot of teachers even ask me to list some things about myself that they wouldn't have known about (such as ECs and volunteer stuff). I always thought that was like cheating of some sort, but now, I just give them a short list of accomplishments in addition to a pre-stamped and addressed envelope.</p>
<p>technol, thats a great idea for extra copies, with the understanding that the teachers do not specify the actual name of the summer program.</p>
<p>Asc3nd- Be careful of settling for generic copies, as you are competing for programs with equally or more outstanding kids, so you want to ensure your recommendations do not sell you short. Though its a summer program its still competitive. Always good to give these teachers a resume/brag sheet of yourself, so they get to know you ( at least on paper) outside of school. Good luck to you all</p>
<p>I had to ask for a lot of recs for college apps, not so much for summer stuff. Basically I just got a big folder, put in order all the forms I needed to have filled out and then on the front of the folder attached an excel spreadsheet showing what I needed for where and by what date. and a thank you note is always nice too.</p>
<p>this bugs me too! and it's really hard to reuse summer program ones because usually they're like a checklist or something random like that. I wish I had more than the same 2 or 3 teachers who liked me!</p>
<p>i have this same problem too! so i want to give the teachers that write me recs a thank you note or something like that but i don't know what i should say other than thank you. has anybody done this and if so, what did you say? thanks</p>