Every year at this time, school counselors and teachers write countless letters of recommendation that supplement the college applications of high school seniors. Selective colleges typically require letters from the school counselor and two teachers.
A letter can determine a student’s fate. ââ?¬Å?Homogeneity among applicants makes it difficult to discriminate in a highly selective pool. The letters provide an independent view,ââ?¬Â says Ann Wright, vice president for enrollment at Rice University in Houston. ââ?¬Å?It can make all the difference in the world.ââ?¬Â
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