Seniors need at least one letter of recommendation when applying to a private college or for a scholarship.

Students need to locate the college’s website to find out how many letters are required.

Before going to a staff member for a letter of recommendation, please do the following:

Fill out a brag sheet which you can get at the counseling center, or download here:
1. Ask a staff member if she/he will write you a letter of recommendation.
a. Ask them at LEAST two weeks before the letter is needed.
2. Download the recommendation form from the college website and fill out the top portion of the form.
3. Provide the staff member who is writing the letter with a stamped, pre-addressed business letter sized envelope, the teacher/counselor recommendation form, and a copy of the brag sheet.
4. Please include a note to the staff member reminding them of the due dates.
a. If you are applying to more than one private college, paper clip each application separately, put them into a large envelope and list each college with the due dates on the front.
5. If the recommendation needs to be included in your application, ask the staff member for a convenient date to pick it up. Be sure to show up on that date.
6. Check back with the staff member a couple of days before the letter is due to gently remind them of the upcoming due date.
7. After the letter of recommendation is received remember to write a thank you note to the staff member.