Additional College Letters of Recommendation

We call them the stuffers. But, Ivy Coach, what pray tell are stuffers? Allow us to explain. Stuffers are students (and parents) who like to send the kitchen sink to highly selective college admissions offices. Maybe it’s a family photo album. Or a home-cooked meal delivered fresh to a student’s … 

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Letters of Recommendation for College

We came across a letter of recommendation that we figured we’d share with our readers. In this particular case, the letter of recommendation is for graduate school admission. Indeed the same principles that make for great letters of recommendation apply to both college admissions as well as graduate school admissions. … 

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College Admissions Letters of Rec

Justin Timberlake should not be writing your college admissions letter of recommendation. Don’t try to impress college admissions counselors.