Counselors meet with senior students (at their request) to work on college applications, personal statements, and letters of recommendation during the fall of their senior year. Any student wanting a letter of recommendation must meet with her/his counselor, complete an information overview and, most importantly, allow four weeks (not including holidays) for the counselor to complete the letter.
It is not appropriate to request a letter of recommendation from your counselor or teacher the week prior to the holiday vacation. We want to write a letter which allows your student's best qualities to shine; we need adequate time to do so.
To request a letter of recommendation from your counselor you need to do the following:
