Many private colleges and some scholarships require applicants to submit  letters of recommendation from teachers or

counselors.  Some have specific forms to be used and others simply ask for a letter; it's important to determine

what each college or scholarshio program requires.

Follow these steps to request a letter of recommendation:  

• Obtain any required forms and complete the sections that the applicant is to fill out. 
• At least two weeks before any deadlines, ask the teacher or counselor to write a letter of recommendation for you.                                  Remember that some people are asked to write many letters and won't be able to do a good job if not given enough time.                                            **Be aware that letters and forms that are needed to meet early January deadlines must be requested by:                                                                December 1 due to winter break. 
• Provide the teacher or counselor with the letter of recommendation form and any instructions you may have been given,                               stamped envelopes addressed to the college(s) or scholarship programs, and a list of the due dates for each one.