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93. Letters Of Recommendation: Good vs. Great
Despite their role as essential components of college applications, letters of recommendation--specifically how to elicit great ones--receive far too little attention. Amy and Mike invited college admissions counselor Benjamin Caldarelli to clarify the differences between good and great letters of recommendation.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What makes a letter of recommendation great?
What role does a student play in securing great letters of recommendation?
What is the #1 trait a recommendation can speak to?
How can students ensure that they get great…
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