<p>I'm applying to a few schools and apparently transfer applicants for Vassar are required to have an enthusiastic letter of recommendation from the dean. Is this just like s teacher recommendation but from the dean? If so, how are students expected to get to know their dean, especially if they are from a big school? I don't know anyone who has even SEEN our dean around campus. </p>
<p>Any advice, or something clarifying, would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>This is what Vassar says:</p>
<p>[Transfers</a> FAQs - Admissions - Vassar College](<a href=“http://admissions.vassar.edu/apply/answers/transfer.html#info]Transfers”>http://admissions.vassar.edu/apply/answers/transfer.html#info)</p>
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<p>This is the typical College Official’s Report to assure that you are in good standing with your school. While there was (I’m not familiar with this years revised CA) a spot on the form for an evaluation, like Vassar says, they know that you may not know the person filling out the form and it will not hurt you.</p>
<p>I’m really hoping that that’s the most accurate representation of what they want, because I also found this:
To be considered for admission, candidates for transfer are expected to present a strong college record with at least a B average in liberal arts courses comparable to those offered at Vassar. Candidates should be enthusiastically recommended by their current dean and college instructors.</p>