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Since most online schools do not require in-person interviews, admissions officials pay particular attention to the college recommendation letter. Your college recommendation letter will be used to evaluate your strengths and determine whether or not you’re a good fit for the school. This article will show you how to choose an effective writer and submit a persuasive college recommendation letter.

Make a list of potential recommendation letter writers. Before asking anyone to write your college recommendation letter, take the time to consider all of your choices.

Choose the best. Review your list and choose the person that will write the best college recommendation letter. You should be 100% certain that the person selected will write positively about you.

Follow the admissions office procedures. Each online college sets its own standards for the delivery of admissions letters. Some require recommenders to mail the letters directly to school offices; some require prospective students to mail the letters in sealed envelopes with their applications.

Ask the recommender in-person or over the phone. If you live near the writer, it is best to ask in-person. If not, take the time to ask in a personal phone call.

Send the recommender helpful information. Once the letter writer agrees, give him a small packet of information that he can use when writing the college recommendation. This will help him remember your strengths and give him some material to work with.

Remind your letter writer of the deadline. As the recommender’s deadline nears, send a friendly note reminding him that the letter is needed.

Follow-up with a thank-you note. Once the writer completes your college recommendation letter, follow-up with a formal, hand-written thank-you note.

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