How can students help a counselor write a great letter of recommendation for college applications?

1. Click on Colleges

2. Click on Common App

3. Click on Click here for a guide for information about what is already included and tips on what else to include

4. Review the What's already included section

This will list the information that will already be included. There's no need to add any of this information.

5. Consider including information about your Academics & Intellectual Curiosity

6. Consider adding information about your Extracurriculars, Work & Hobbies

7. Consider adding information about your Personal Character & Growth

8. Consider adding information about your Future Goals

9. Click on the × to close the window

10. Type in any information that would help your counselor write an informative letter or recommendation

11. Click on Save