You can give them a draft copy of what you want them to write or highlight. Like list of areas you did like them to recommend you.
How do I ask my teacher whether heās completed my rec or not without sounding authoritative?
Iām try to decide the same thing, stone_cutter! I donāt want to sound totally obnoxious but am running out of timeā¦
Iām planning on getting my Teacher recs and evaluations from a College Professor(Bio) I have been doing research with for over 2 years and a College Chemistry Professor. Some schools such as Stanford and MIT said they want recs and evaluations from teachers in different subjects. Am I fine with a Biology and Chemistry teacher or will I be at a disadvantage?
What exactly is the ārec cover sheetā to which a lot of you are referring? Is that just the Teacher Evaluation form provided by the college or common app??
Anyone? (10 char)
āHey, I just wanted to thank you again for writing my recommendation.ā
Look for facial expressions and stuttering.
Remind him of the deadline and thank him again.
Questions:
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Iāve heard conflicting things about envelopes. Am I to supply a stamped, addressed envelope to the teacher, which he/she will seal with the stuff enclosed and then give back to me, and then I send it out, or is the teacher sending the recs out to the schools directly? And then Iāve heard some say the teacher uses school envelopes or something? Do I have to put both the stamps and the address on itā¦etc. So yeahā¦ confused.
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Is it alright to give a teacher a rec to do now, and then ask for another rec later if I decide to apply to additional schools?
anyone?^^
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āWhat exactly is the ārec cover sheetā to which a lot of you are referring? Is that just the Teacher Evaluation form provided by the college or common app??ā
I have the same question. The Teacher Evaluation form on the common app just the letter of recommendation cover sheet am i correct?
My teacher just completed the commonapp rec today. Unfortunately I think she did not submit properly because I checked my profile and it showed. However the big thing is that I did it after I got home and thatās the start of a two week holiday extending to Jan 5th. I know she wonāt check her e-mail over the break, and the deadline is Jan 1st. I have everything ready except that, what should I do?
Thanks
Itās probably not a huge deal if your counselor submits her part late, but you could call the school if necessary.
What I did was ask 2 teachers I am comfortable talking with.
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<li>French teacher who I had for all 4 years and she is the advisor for the French Honor Society. She is also an alumni at Boston University which is my dream school. Sheās also the Foreign language dean.</li>
<li>Business teacher who is the business dean. She is also the advisor for newspaper club and she knows me well enough.</li>
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For both, I just approached them with my resume, and this school standard sheet stating my qualities and my profile. Both agreed to write me papers and I have to say both were well written.
My tips of the day? ā> Ask teachers who actually like you. Donāt ask ones that failed you in their class. And remember to always give them a thank you letter. You never know when you may need their help again!
Opps I forgot the most important part:
Always ask the teacher to see the letter before you have it sent out if you can. About a month ago, this girl in my class had a teacher write her one and the first sentence started off as so:
āEven though Courtney is struggling profusely in my classā¦ā
The girl ripped up the copy and refused to have it sent to her schools.
Hi!
Iām a sophomore, and I honestly do not know how to approach my teachers for my summer program recsā¦how can I politely ask them to put in a good word for me, without sounding rude or aggresive? I also donāt know who to askā¦i feel like Iām not their best studentā¦but I am very hard working, have good work ethic and very self motivated etc. And since Iām a sophomore, I feel as though I am at a disadvantageānot getting to know my teachers well enough?
I would highly appreciate a response 
Just ask the teacher if she or he would be willing to ārecommendā you for a competitive summer program. If the teacher says yes that she or he can recommend you that means they will give you a positive review and tell the summer program that they think you belond in it. Only then give the teacher the form with all of the information.
Do not ask for the teacher to complete an evaluation, because that leaves room for a negative review. If you phrase it the way I did, they can say no with any excuse they want and then you will not have to worry about what you do not see.
Dukebound11,
My name is Ms. Shontia. IĀm a youth mentor. One of the things I stress to the students and parents I work with is treat yourself as if you are your own person business and it helps to take away a lot of the stresses that overwhelm you when it comes to letters of recommendation, essays, applications, etc.
Now if you were a representative for a business whoās job to market "dukebound11Ā, your first step to getting recommendations, for your client ādukebound11ā would be to:
- Make a list people/organizations (teachers, counselors, coaches, etc.) who<br>
know ādukebound11ā BEST.
<pre><code> - You donĀt have to have a favorite teacher or be the best student to get a good l
letter of recommendation.
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- Type a short letter and provide each of those people with one asking if they would<br>
consider writing you a recommendation.
<pre><code> - Why in writing? Remember you are a representative for a business and a client
(dukebound11). Therefore, in conducting business you want to be professional AT
ALL TIMES.
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This letter should include:
The date
Your name
Name of the person you are asking
Need, reason and requirement(s) for your recommendation
Asking this person if they would consider writing a recommendation for you
Recommendation deadline
Mention of attachment of a short resume of accomplishments
Thanking them for taking time to read your letter
(I can send you a copy of the format I suggest to my students if you email me at <a href="mailto:dreamyourreality@yahoo.com">dreamyourreality@yahoo.com</a> or visit my site [url=<a href=āhttp://www.dreamyourreality.org%5DHome%5B/urlā>http://www.dreamyourreality.org]Home[/url</a>] and remind me to send you a letter of recommendation format. This message box will change the format. )
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Wait for your responses to start rolling in.
- This should take away some of that stress of trying not to come across as being
rude or aggressive. Any teacher that doesnĀt want to write you a recommendation
after this letter probably isnĀt a good choice in the first place.
- This should take away some of that stress of trying not to come across as being
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Follow-up a week or two later if you do not receive any correspondence.
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Send a thank-you card to everyone who provided you with a recommendation.
This should be good practice for you asking your teachers for college recommendation in your junior and senior year. Feel free to contact me if you need any more advice.
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<li> Ms. Shontia
<a href="mailto:dreamyourreality@yahoo.com">dreamyourreality@yahoo.com</a> or [url=<a href=āhttp://www.dreamyourreality.org%5DHome%5B/urlā>http://www.dreamyourreality.org]Home[/url</a>]</li>
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While what Ms. Shontia suggests could be a good alternate way, I feel the best way to ask for a recommendation is to ask in person: go up to the teacher, tell them about the summer program, and ask them if they would be willing to write a GOOD recommendation. They might be willing to sit down and discuss your goals, personal achievements, etc. to help them write a favorable recommendation.
Of course, this is only a suggestion. And I am by no means dismissing Ms. Shontiaās suggestion. I just personally feel that when youāre in high school, thereās no real need for the formality, and personal interaction might be more beneficial.
Lol @ Ms.Shontia. I was like "what?ā haha.