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Tip #1:
DO I NEED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION? Many colleges and scholarship organizations require Teacher and/or Counselor Recommendation Letters, but some don't. Before making requests, check the requirements on each of your college admission and/or scholarship websites.
Tip #2: Share the completed Letter of Recommendation Form (supplied by College Map Mentor) and your resume with the dean, AP, counselor, and/or teacher.
Tip #3: Make sure you request your letter of recommendation at least one month before you need it.
Tip #4: Don't forget to write a thank you letter to each person who wrote a letter on your behalf.
TYPES OF LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
TYPES OF LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Teacher:
The Teacher Letter of Recommendation is an appraisal of your academic performance and intellectual promise in a subject area. It conveys the teacher's classroom experience with you and may describe your extra-curricular pursuits in relation to that subject.Counselor:
The Counselor Letter of Recommendation provides colleges and other recipient organizations a holistic picture of your character, personal qualities, passions, or challenges that can't be conveyed by grades or test scores. It provides insight into your personality and potential to thrive in a college setting.Other:
Though most applicants do not submit more letters than what is required, some colleges allow students to send additional recommendations beyond the required counselor or teacher letters. The application systems refer to these letter writers as Other Recommenders.
Updated: 05/01/2026
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