Ep. 16 - How Important are Letters of Recommendation (HINT: they're REALLY important) episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 26, 2021 · 28 MIN

Ep. 16 - How Important are Letters of Recommendation (HINT: they're REALLY important)

from POET-CAST · host Whittier College Admissions

On this episode, we are joined by two colleagues from the college counseling world, Katie Mitchell Dodge and Herbie Walker, to discuss letters of recommendation, tips on approaching potential recommenders, determining the right person to submit a recommendation on your behalf, and appropriate ways to follow up.

On this episode, we are joined by two colleagues from the college counseling world, Katie Mitchell Dodge and Herbie Walker, to discuss letters of recommendation, tips on approaching potential recommenders, determining the right person to submit a recommendation on your behalf, and appropriate ways to follow up.

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