the teachers i chose for recs i’ve known for over 2 years and i’ve usually done something special for them… for example; i perfomed at the wedding of one of my recs.
i also handed them my resume and that was it. i leave it up to them to do the rest. i don’t imply what i want on there. i trust them to say positive, unique things. they know me well enough.
actually all my recs have offered to give me a copy of their recommendation
my recs faxed their papers separately
Well, I went ahead and I asked two of my teachers(AP US History and Chemistry) and of course, my counselor. I haven’t given them any information considering the fact the due date is Nov 1, but I am planning on getting things together this or next weekend. I know I have to hand them envelopes, more information about me, and information about colleges. But how is this common application invitation thing work? Is it their responsibility or mine to print the forms?
I was under the impression with the Common Application that the recs are sent by e mail like the application itself. Didn’t I read somewhere that the teacher cut and paste the rec letter? I must be going nuts??
Besides the actual recommendation and the school forms what else is needed?
Also how should I give it to the teacher? I heard of a cover letter but where do I get it? Also what kind of envelope should I give the teacher with how many stamps? Where should I put the deadlines for the colleges? Also, where should I put the addresses for each college? Are the same steps needed for Counselor recs. because I recently gave a form for a school and he didn’t ask for an envelope or address or anything else.
You should give it to the teacher with your hands.
You write the cover letter (by the way, they’re not necessary unless the teacher wants it).
Some schools require a big envelope, most times a regular-size envelope is fine. One stamp should do, although big envelopes might require 2 or even 3.
Where do you think you should put the deadlines for the colleges? I’m not going to turn you into a robot that does what it is told to do–you should use your brain. If you were a teacher, how would you answer the question?
Same thing for counselor recs.
Same thing for counselor recs??!!! Should I just assume my counselor will take care of the rest when I only gave him the forms?
What do you mean by “take care of the rest”? It helps if you read the previous posts in this thread and not be so lazy about it. It’s not that bad.
all right chill. I don’t have time to waste browsing posts if I have a quicker option.
OK get this straight - nobody’s gonna help you if you don’t dig in, OK? Its not our job to help you, understand this. Quicker option? You better pick up your gratitude right!
How many recommendations do you need for private schools like NYU or Cornell?
It just says Teacher Recommendation Form, but it doesn’t specify.
Also does anyone have any opinions on emailing teachers for a recommendation, in a small school of around 100 people?
Do they need to use the Common App recommendation form, or can they simply write their own recommendation and send it to Common App schools?
Inordinate: Two forms. No opinions. Do whatever is appropriate.
(z): Any of the two, make sure that if they are writing a letter, they answer all the questions in the CommonApp form.
where are the teacher recommendation forms on the common app website…everytime i clikc school forms it just shows other stuff but no forms to print out
Your teacher can print out the forms if she likes them send by mail. You can print these forms too, but without the Code on the form. They are available on the first page, in the Download Forms section.
Do you have to have an A in a class in order to ask that teacher for a recommendation?
One of my teachers knows me really well but I got 2 Bs and 2 As in his class. I already asked him to write my rec and he agreed, but I’m kind of worried now.
Should I have asked someone else? or is it gonna be ok?
It’s gonna be OK! Don’t worry … its more important that your teacher knows you well and you two have a good relationship, which will really make the rec letter awesome to read! Cheers!
Ok, here’s my take on the process:
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<li>Choose the teachers you’d like to recommend you to colleges. Make sure they’re the enthusiastic type who’ll write a great recommendation as a bad letter is worse than no letter. You do not need to have an a in the class:just pick a teacher that knows and likes you.</li>
<li>You can approach these teachers up to 3 weeks before the deadline (even that’s pushing it a bit)</li>
<li>When you approach these teachers, please have the common app cover sheet, the teacher evaluation, a list of the schools you are applying to with deadlines, and a thank you letter inside a folder. Some people include resumes but the general consensus here is that it’s pretentious and unnecessary.</li>
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Now here’s my confusion: What can you do to see your recommendation? I know kids see tham, and I want to see mine— therefore: should I include the stamped and addressed envelope inside the folder?
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<li>Give them gentle reminders, and hopefully, they’ll either give it to you to post, give it to your gc, or post it with the stamped and addressed envelope you included (CONFUSED ON THIS POINT)</li>
<li>Give a thank you note (handwritten) once you’ve received confirmation that it’s been sent out-gifts are optional-nothing too extravagant, but a $10 gift card to Starbucks is nice…</li>
<li>Slave over every other portio of your application and hope you get in to your dream school!</li>
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Can anyone verify if I got everthing before I give it to my teacher?
Things I’m going to give:
Letter w/ general notes and directions
Resume
Note with deadline
Form from college to be filled out and sent with rec.
Envelope with stamps and address on it
is it better to type the addresses, cut them and glue them on the envelope or use handwriting??
Everything’s ok!