So I asked two teachers for recommendations and they both said just to send them “all the information”. What exactly do they need? Application deadlines? College names? What else?
yeah, I would assume deadline, college names, and methods of sending the rec letter in (if your school does not have its own system).
They would definitely want the information detailed above. I would also ask if they would like any other information from you (perhaps a resume, list of ECs) to help them write the recommendation.
You should definitely include a C.V. or resume so they can properly write the recommendation. Also, if there is something you’d like them to include in your letter. For example, let’s say you had a tough semester because your mom was diagnosed with cancer she can include that in your letter and how you over came that to still get an A in her class.
Also make sure that the colleges you are apply to do not want the letter in a specific form. I recall some places I applied to graduate school had a very rigid format they wanted on the letters (i.e. application # in right hand corner).
Our local students gave a one page resume and the college list and majors. They were not allowed to list 15 schools. Just top 5 at the most.
Most LORs, were also forwarded to the counselors, who kept copies.
In addition to the items listed above, think about your entire application as telling a story about you. Let your teacher know what the story is and ask him/her to say things that reinforce the story. For example, if your story is about being a leader (i.e., you have held meaningful leadership positions in extra-curriculars and your essay provides an example of you exhibiting leadership skills), it would be helpful for your teacher to make a comment about how you are a leader in the classroom or about how your classmates look to you for leadership. Your teacher will only know to do this if you ask.