<p>How do you guys handle the recommendations needed for summer programs? Last year I kind of slacked off and was just like "heey, can you write a rec for me?" but I don't think I should do that again.</p>
<p>So..
I'm thinking that I should print out a small description of the program I'm attending, along with a resume detailing all the stuff I do. Does that sound good/reasonable?</p>
<p>I just ask my teacher for a rec and tell them what program it is and what ideas the program explores..</p>
<p>I just print out a small description of the program. I don't really need to give my them a resume, becuase the teachers I ask to do recs for me already know a lot about me.</p>
<p>anyone elsssse?</p>
<p>Definitely make a one page resume.
Call it "summary" or don't label if resume seems to hokey. The recommender will do a better job if they can see your "summary" while they are writing the rec
Of course you should also give them a page on what you are applying for.
Note: two pages. Make their lives easier.</p>
<p>hmm making a resume is a good idea. Never though about it, lol.
On the resume do you put stuff like extracurriculars and grades or just like the somethign related to the program. So like if ur taking a science program you put in science Olympiad and stuff?</p>
<p>I posted this earlier in another thread. You can use it for any summer program:</p>
<p>Another area that many students neglect in applications (whether for summer programs or college admission) is the letter of recommendation. Science and math teachers can talk about your passion for learning, your leadership, your personality, your ability to deal with stressful situations, your motivation, etc., as well as your passion for math and/or science.</p>
<p>When you ask for recommendations, print out and give your teachers a copy of the RSI homepage, the admissions guidelines, the "About RSI" page, and whatever else you think will help them understand what RSI is and what RSI looks for in applicants. Talk to your teachers about your interest in the program and what you hope to learn from attending RSI. Give them a resume and anything else you think will help them portray you in the best possible light for this program.</p>
<p>My boys had a lot of success with this method.</p>
<p>Writing out a simple brag sheet (it doesn't have to be in resume format) and a description of the program is definitely helpful to the recommender. In one case my son encountered, he not only got a recommendation to the program that helped him get into the program, but also got invited onto an all-state math team that his recommender helps coach. The brag sheet helped the recommender know some things about my son that hadn't come up in class discussion.</p>
<p>I did not give one of my rec writers a resume up front, however when I asked if she needs any other materials, the teacher said she didn't need anything. However, should I still give her some kind of resume? I don't want to impose anything upon her, but I'm afraid that what she knows about me is not all-inclusive. </p>
<p>This teacher is known for writing terse/to the point recommendations, and shes really busy so talking to her about the app might only annoy her...</p>
<p>"print out and give your teachers a copy of the RSI homepage, the admissions guidelines, the "About RSI" page, and whatever else you think will help them understand what RSI is and what RSI looks for"</p>
<p>Damn... I did provide a brief description of the programs but didn't put the whole description assuming that teachers don't have time to read those.</p>
<p>Watson, Don't worry, the point was to help your teachers tailor their recs for each program. If you gave them a brief description they'll figure it out. My boys just found it easier to give them the program description - who knows if the teachers read it?</p>
<p>Herman, it wouldn't hurt to give a resume and write something short about why you want to go to the program, etc. Just tell her you have some materials she might want to look at as she's writing the recommendation.</p>
<p>yeah i gave my resume and info about the program. Then, I gave a thank you note a week later</p>
<p>my teachers are ****ed off that i ask them to write so many recs</p>
<p>Narcissa, make sure you thank your teachers for writing the recs. A thank-you note would be appreciated. And when you are admitted somewhere please let them know that as well, telling them how excited you are and thanking them again.</p>
<p>What if you don't really know your teachers that well and you have to ask some of them for recommendation letters? Are you doomed if they write a short, to the point essay, that might possibly sound like they don't really know you?</p>