<p>One of the teachers who will write me the recs said she will let the adcoms know that I am one of the most hard-working and intelligent students she has. I heard it's not good if they know you work hard for school, but she said intelligence without working hard is nothing. Should I ask her not to mention I work hard or not? Please, help!</p>
<p>Sounds like what she's planning to write will be a good recommendation. Don't mess with it. There are lots of intelligent, but very lazy students, and colleges aren't looking to admit them.</p>
<p>I second NOrthstarmom. Who wants a brain that doesn't work? It's college; you're supposed to be WORKING HARD. </p>
<p>Good luck! It sounds like your teacher has some great praise for you.</p>
<p>Agree with Northstarmom and fencersmother. Work ethic is very important! Colleges want students who will be diligent and have strong work ethic.</p>
<p>thanks, guys!</p>
<p>I don't want to start another thread, so I'll ask another question here. The same teacher told me today she finished writing the common app forms, but after that, she noticed she was supposed to write in black ink, but she used blue ink. Is it that bad? Should I give her some more forms to fill in with black ink?</p>
<p>Oh, geez, I can't help you here. I'm sure there are "ink nazis" out there, but on the other hand, using that off-color ink may indicate a disregard for actual directions. </p>
<p>Do they address this problem in the FAQs on the common app site?</p>
<p>Hehehe, when you photocopy the forms, don't they come out black anyways? Or are you only applying to one school with the common app and are sending in the original?</p>
<p>I wouldn't worry about the blue ink issue. I doubt that anyone, even an ink nazi, would hold it against you. They'd blame the counselor instead.</p>
<p>I did a crazier thing now. I tried to rewrite my signature in black ink, after the blue ink from before, and now it can be noticed a little. I am afraid it will sound like a fake, so I guess I have to do some other copies anyway.</p>
<p>blue/black ink is treated the same, i think.</p>