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Letters of Recommendation - How to Request

Student Guidelines for Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Check college websites to determine the number and/or type of teacher recommendations needed (academic only, specific subject, etc.). Most colleges only require a maximum of 2 letters; therefore, you should only ask for a Letter of Recommendation from a teacher if it will be read by the college.

When and How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation:

  • Ask politely and always in person.
  • Writing a Letter of Recommendation is a professional courtesy; therefore, it is the teacher's option to write a Letter of Recommendation for you.
  • Students are encouraged to ask at the end of Junior year - ask a maximum of two (2) teachers.
  • Teachers have the option of waiting until the fall of Senior year to write Letters of Recommendations.
  • Forms will not be available until the fall of Senior year. It is the responsibility of the student to follow up with the teachers at the beginning of Senior year.
  • If you ask in Senior year, a minimum of three-weeks notice is needed.

All letters and specific recommendation forms will be stored in and sent through SCOIR.
Students will NOT have access to the Letters of Recommendations.

Senior Year:  Follow SCOIR directions for requesting a Letter of Recommendation
found in your Lenape Senior Meeting packet.

Please print the following form:  Senior Information Sheet
(Completely fill out the form and submit it to your teacher/s)
 

School Counselor's Letters of Recommendation require completion of the "Student Survey for Counselor Recommendation Letter" in your SCOIR account.