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One of my recent posts offering tips on how to get great letters of recommendation for college was the “post of the week” at the Kids and Money Carnival of June 20.
What an honor! This is a great carnival for parents who are trying to find ways to save money as they raise children.
What is a Letter of Recommendation?
Letters of recommendation (LORs) provide admissions officers with third-party insight into a student’s academic abilities, classroom engagement, and character — information that grades and test scores alone cannot reveal. At selective colleges, LORs can carry as much weight as essays or interviews, especially at smaller private institutions where admissions officers have time to read them carefully.
Read more about why letters of recommendation are important in the college admissions process.
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