A good letter of recommendation can make or break your college application. I know that sounds dramatic, but it’s true. College admissions reviewers are interested in what you have to say about yourself but are even more interested in what others have to say about you. That’s where the letter of recommendation comes into play. When a counselor, advisor, teacher or coach is willing to put their name out there for recommending you, that’s when you know you have a credible application.
Many college applications require a letter of recommendation, so as soon as you note this requirement, start seeking out a person to be your letter writer. Procrastinating will only place unneeded pressure on yourself and create limiting time constraints on your letter writer. Be courteous and give him or her plenty of time to write.
