What does a good recommendation letter look like?

Applying to College
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<p>Should a good recommendation letter be full of details or it should include other things covered on the resume even though the letter may be a little generic?</p>

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<p>Print out the following and give to your targeted teachers</p>

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<p>I recently read a stack of letters associated with a scholarship evaluation. The best letters are 1) from someone who knows the student well and 2) have enthusiasm throughout. The level of details varies – some certainly helps. But I definitely think the letter from your math teacher that raves about your work ethic is a far better piece than the letter your Papa got for you from the governor (who shook your hand once last summer). </p>

<p>I also read letters that “dammed with faint praise.” If the teacher is going on about your perfect attendance, it sounds like you may not have much personality or talent.<br>
Good luck!</p>

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Could you specify “knows thet student well”? Is it on a personal level or just in class? I am not used to converse with teachers after classes unless necessary but are my attitudes in class sufficient?</p>