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242. How To Write A Standout Letter Of Recommendation
The aspect of a college application that lies most outside an applicant's control is the recommendation. How can recommendation writers and requesters alike get this essential piece right? Amy and Mike invited author Becky Munsterer Sabky to explain how to write a standout letter of recommendation.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What makes a standout recommendation?
Who can or should write college recommendations?
What should a recommender ask of the applicant (and vice versa) to make writing a recommendation easier?
Is it okay to turn down a recommendation request?…
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