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The One Word That Needs to Be Eliminated from the College Admissions Process

As the school year comes to a close, many high school juniors are asking for letters of[...]

Does the Letter of Recommendation Still Matter in College Admissions?

I used to take such pride when I wrote a letter of recommendation for a student. As the school[...]

My Secret Strategy for Getting the Best Letters of Recommendation

One of my favorite sayings to my Application Nation students is "layer, don't hammer." This refers[...]

Asking Teachers for Recommendation Letters—2021 Edition

As spring is upon us and the end of the school year is within reach, my attention shifts to high[...]

The Pitfalls of the Brag Sheet (and How to Avoid Them)

It is that time of year when some high schools begin to encourage their juniors to ask teachers for[...]

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