Ep. 36 | Letters of Recommendation (Part II)

Show Notes: With so many students far behind on SAT/ACT testing, letters of recommendation will be more important than ever this year. Make sure you are making the most of this opportunity. In this episode, I tell you exactly what to provide the teachers who have agreed to write your letters of recommendation.  Here is what I discuss in this episode: 0:01:50 Step #1: Identify teachers who would write great letters 0:03:00 Step #2: Ask for the recommendations 0:03:35 Step #3: Provide teachers with information 0:05:20 Inside the mind of the teacher 0:08:00 Basic info + specifics 0:08:36 Overall academic context  0:09:21 Short term goals, aspirations 0:11:00 Types of colleges you're applying to 0:12:35 What you might major in 0:13:00 Alignment  0:13:56 What sparked your curiosity? 0:15:00 Experiences outside the classroom 0:16:20 How to differentiate yourself Follow us: Enroll in PrepWell Academy Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook If you want to support the show, here are three immediate steps to take.   Subscribe to the podcast where ever you listen to podcasts Follow me on Instagram or Facebook Give us a review Share this episode with a friend Join our mailing list Enroll your 9th or 10th grader in the program Podcast Host: PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black, has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank, etc. Inside PrepWell Academy, Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes.