Get one letter from a counselor or principal, one from a teacher and one from someone in the community. Each writer can talk about different strengths that the student possesses. This also shows the school that the student is well-rounded. Students should provide the letter writers with a copy of their resume, including grade-point average and activities. If possible, students should interview with the letter writer to give the person more insight for the recommendation.
Most letter writers can put the letter on a computer disk and supply extra copies easily.
Recommenders should write about the intangible qualities of the student, qualities that might not be apparent from the student's resume, such as leadership and integrity. Information in the resume can be used to support those points. Topics that can be included in the letter are grades, course selection, academic preparation, academic motivation, extracurricular activities and character. She is intelligent, inquisitive, diligent, energetic and possessed of a keen sense of discernment. Natane's work is always thorough, insightful and of the very highest quality.