What Makes a Good Letter of Rec?

Applying to College
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<p>My question is pretty basic. I viewed one of my supplemental recommendations (not from an academic teacher, but from a coach), and want to know what determines whether or not a recommendation is going to help me, or not. I'm not going to post it on here or anything, but I just want to know some general qualities of a good rec.</p>

<p>I should note, that since this rec is supplemental, and not from an academic teacher, I did not violate the waiver of my FERPA rights.</p>

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<p>Read this. This shows what schools are looking for – even though yours isn’t from a teacher, I’m sure your coach can adhere to its suggestions</p>

<p>[Writing</a> Recommendations | MIT Admissions](<a href=“http://mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/writingrecs]Writing”>How to write good letters of recommendation | MIT Admissions)</p>

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<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>It looks like I was written a very good recommendation, then.</p>