Recommendation letters are a key element of a college admissions application. You also need recommendation letters for scholarship applications, so it's important to make sure they are done right and are effective at standing out. A good recommendation letter gives a holistic view of who you are as a person and shares key information that might not be elsewhere in your application packet.
Designed by the Rural Peer Advisors - a team of current UW-Madison students from rural and small town communities - to aid high school students (grades 9-12) through the process of college-going. You can help your recommenders out by doing a little work ahead of time. This handout gives you all the tips and tricks for getting the best recommendation letters!