<p>What should I tell my counselor to "emphasize"</p>
<p>Broad praises are frankly, a dime a dozen. They tend to be formulaic and bland – even if profusely supportive of you. What really adds “meat” to a recommendation are thorough anecdotes and specific examples of your performance. These really add texture to you as a student and may be a good tip. Good luck to you.</p>
<p>are these used for character judgements?</p>