<p>... and also very lazy.</p>
<p>They told me to write my own recommendations, make copies and bring them the envelopes.</p>
<p>How do I make the most of this? </p>
<p>Being a foreign applicant, I don't really know what a proper recommendation looks like in the USA. As it's obviously quite "late", I would really appreciate your help on this.</p>
<p>I would say if you're got a friend in a similar situation, which I imagine you might, you should write one of theirs, and they can write one for you. This way, they don't sound exactly the same, and I feel like that would be important both stylistically (so the college doesn't get suspicious that both your essays are written the same) and in the different perspectives you and your friend might present about you.</p>
<p>There are a lot of sample rec letters on the net. Just do a search and taylor one to make it about you.</p>
<p>Hire a professional writer to do the work. High quality for $20!</p>
<p>Do not "purchase" a rec letter !!! That would be like buying an essay, term paper or SAT/ACT answers.</p>
<p>Your point? They're custom written. Its gonna help him get accepted.</p>
<p>My point is that purchasing essays, term papers, SAT/ACT answers and/or letters of recommendation are unethical and, in the OP's case, not necessary!</p>
<p>They are not unethical. They are custom written and the TEACHERS will be reading them BEFORE signing them. So, I don't see any unethical action.</p>
<p>Can't you find someone else to write a rec?</p>
<p>To purchase this type of document is unethical...period !!!</p>
<p>It is as unethical as a teacher or GC charging money to write a rec letter. This has been discussed on CC and elsewhere as well.</p>
<p>I disagree, teacher will be reading them before signing, nothing unethical. </p>
<p>All you are saying is they're unethical without any support, its kinda funny.</p>
<p>"There are a lot of sample rec letters on the net. Just do a search and taylor one to make it about you."</p>
<p>Apparently easier said than done.</p>
<p>Either I'm lousy Interweb user or you're mistaken.</p>
<p>Odds are the former, so I would be delighted if I could be helped with this as well.</p>
<p>I don't want my letters to "feel" the same, so I don't intend to write more than one of them.</p>
<p>Another issue on my mind: What should be my strategy about consistency here? Should I highlight the same parts and have minor deviations towards different qualities? Any other thoughts?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Well, in the spirit of being honest, you could highlight the differences in your performances in the two classes. Like maybe one just came to you real naturally so you helped other kids... and in the other you just couldn't seem to grasp it but you worked real hard to fight through it. Or something like that. But hit up positive qualities that admissions people love to see (I don't even really know what these are, but I'm sure some one on this site could give you an uneducated guess) in both</p>
<p>That's what I have in mind.</p>
<p>But I don't know what they're looking for, aside from academic potential.</p>
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<p>Are you sure you can read? GC dont charge to write. I was suggesting hiring a professional writer for the rec letter.</p>
<p>leyer, whatever you do, make sure your personality is highlighted in your rec letter.</p>
<p>Actually, some teachers and GCs have charged to write rec letters. It doesn't happen very often, but it does happen.</p>
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<p>Did I EVER suggest that in this thread? LOL....</p>
<p>leyser, this is not the greatest college admissions rec letter (it started out as a scholarship rec letter), but it provides you with an example that is on the net. You can taylor it to stress your academic achievements, your thurst for knowledge, etc. Make it sound like it's about you.</p>
<p>To be truly effective and look authentic, it should be printed on the teacher's personal or school's letterhead !!! </p>
<p>**** **, 2005</p>
<p>Admissions Review Committee
(college name and address)</p>
<p>Dear Admissions Review Committee:</p>
<p>It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for leyser. I have had him/her in a number of **** classes throughout his/her four years at **** High School. She/he is an outstanding student who is dedicated and hard working. She/he takes great pride in doing quality work and leyser always goes the extra mile when completing a project.</p>
<p>One of leyser's finest qualities is his/her ability to effectively handle a challengng academic courseload and community projects simultaneously. His/her organizational abilities and leadership skills are so impressive for a student his/her age. As president of the ******, leyser has organized monthly meetings, community service projects, socials, and many other activities. He/she is always prepared, punctual, and has been instrumental in making our high school and community one of the finest in our area. Without the hard work and effort put forth by leyser, our school would not have been so successful. </p>
<p>leyser is also (prestige leadership role), involved in <strong><em>, *</em></strong>, *<strong><em>, writer for the school newspaper, and on the yearbook staff. He/she recently received the high honor of (prestige honor), an award presented by the (sponsoring organization) to an outstanding student in the community. Our community has over *</em>,</strong> high school students, so this award is quite an honor.</p>
<p>leyser gives time to those less fortunate at the <strong><em>, a homeless shelter in *</em></strong><em>. He/she organized a holiday party for the children at the *</em><strong>, where he/she engaged students in *</strong> and ****, spent time with the children making holiday cards, singing songs, reading stories, and helping bring joy to many young children during the holiday season.</p>
<p>leyser can always be counted on to see a project through from start to finish. I have enjoyed seeing him/her grow and develop into a wonderful, competent, independent and confident young adult. I know that whatever he/she plans on doing in his/her future, he/she will be successful. It is without reservation that I recommend leyser for your college. He/she exemplifies the model student that (college name) strives to develop.</p>
<p>Respectfully,</p>
<p>(teacher name)
**** Teacher
(school name and address)</p>
<p>Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>Any more? I just needs the "sticker" terms, because I don't really know the right buzz words of the hectic college admissions world!</p>