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Letters of Recommendation
School Counselor Letters...
- Provide information about the school and community
- Provide context about the student within the school community
- Provide context about the student within the counselor's professional experience
- Highlight students’ achievements inside and outside the classroom
... vs. Teacher Letters
- Provide information about the course content
- Provide specific information about the student’s academic strengths (and weaknesses)
- Provide context about the student within the classroom
- Provide context about the student within the teacher's professional experience
- Do not need to highlight outside-the-classroom achievements unless the teacher also serves as an advisor
