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How to submit letters of recommendations through Common App
Once you’ve learned how to request letters of recommendation from your counselors, teachers, and others in your life, it’s time to actually start this process on the Common App system.
Recommenders technically submit their letters and evaluations through Common App, and the responsibility is on the applicant to enable them to do so.
How to ask teachers and counselors for letters of recommendations
When applying to college, you’ll create and compile many documents and forms, all with the aim of showcasing your values, strengths, character, and potential. Among these, letters of recommendation and teacher evaluations hold a unique place. They are more than just formalities—they're personal endorsements that provide colleges with deeper insight into who you are in an academic context that goes beyond just grades and test scores.
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