Letters of Recommendation
Procedures to Request Recommendation

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The form necessary to request a letter of recommendation from me is located at the TOP of this page.
Note: If your college application or scholarship deadline is over one of our school breaks, you must have your request in by:
Thanks giving Break - November 15th
Christmas Vacation - December 6th
February Vacation - February 7th
April Vacation - April 11th
- Fill out the "Letter of Recommendation Request" form completely.
- Include as much detail as possible, focusing specifically on attributes or involvement that sets you apart from your peers.
- Spend some time filling out the form – you are asking someone to spend a significant amount of time writing a letter for you, please mirror that courtesy by providing sufficient information.
- Hand the form to teacher/counselor/coach/Club Advisor when requesting a letter of recommendation.
- Choose carefully and wisely;
- This should be a person who knows you well and can speak to a number of your best qualities.It is appropriate to ask people such as teachers or counselors from a previous school and or past employers.
- Think about the school you are applying to, or scholarship you are applying for.
- Does this person know what I want to pursue after high school?
- Is this person in my intended field of study?
- What has this person seen me do outside of the classroom?
- When requesting a letter of recommendation, it is considered proper etiquette to ask in person (as opposed to e-mail or leaving a voice message) Don't blindside your writer with requests for additional letters later on. Try to provide a full list of all programs to which you are applying.
- Come prepared by having the “Request for Letter of Recommendation” form already completed.
- Be specific with how you intend to use the letter.
- Applying to specific university (supply name).
- Applying to a number of different universities.
- Applying to a number of or specific scholarships.
- Applying for an apprenticeship.
- Applying for a job.
- Give writer a specific due date for:
- When you would like to pick it up (no earlier than 2-3 weeks from request), or where it has to be mailed (supply address).
- Plan well
- Allow a MINIMUM of 2 weeks lead time (not including intersessions).
- No letters will be written during school winter break; please do not request during winter break.
- Remember to put some thought into this! Your letter of recommendation could be the one attribute that places you into the college of your choice and/or lands you that fabulous scholarship!
Note: If your college application or scholarship deadline is over one of our school breaks, you must have your request in by:
Thanks giving Break - November 15th
Christmas Vacation - December 6th
February Vacation - February 7th
April Vacation - April 11th
Mr. Robbins, Digital Media & Communications, Watertown High School, 50 Columbia Street, Watertown, MA 02472