Yesterday was the final session of the series of workshops on the college search for Northwood juniors. We focused on Asking Teachers For Recommendations. Here are the handouts and the presentation: ASKING FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS slides (2019) How to ask teachers for recommendations Extra Common App teacher rec request form Extra Northwood rec request form … Continue reading Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Why you should waive your right to read your teacher recommendations
I am a member the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) and subscribe to the group’s email list-serve, where college counselors like me ask questions and share ideas. Right now there is a timely discussion about whether or not students should waive the right to see teacher recommendations. The Federal Educational Rights and … Continue reading Why you should waive your right to read your teacher recommendations
John Spear 