TeaOverCoffee

I didn't think there was anything wrong with our councilor saying that. Her husband doesn't even work at our school, so it wasn't like she was asking us to give him stuff. She was just giving some advice because she knows from experience how much the teachers appreciate it. My point is, after recs get your teachers something, even it's something small.

adrivit

And I was just trying to infuse some smiles into a old, weary thread! Nevermind!

_Silence

As far as I've checked, they don't. Thanks.

stone_cutter

This is a dumb question but... When you give your teacher the stamped/addressed envelopes, what should the 'from' address be? The school's?
Also, suppose I ask my teacher to write a rec this monday; would it be reasonable to expect him to be done by about October 10? And do I give him the envelopes when I ask for the rec or later? And what other documents do I give him (besides the college supplement forms)?

Chedva

Yes, the school's (although it really doesn't matter - the envelope will likely be tossed anyway).

No, it's not reasonable. It all depends on how busy your teacher is, and how many other recommendations he has to write. Why do you need them by October 10?

You give him the envelopes, the deadlines for each college, and any resume/summary of activities etc. that you want him to have once he agrees to write the letters.

BananaSandwich15

the teachers i chose for recs i've known for over 2 years and i've usually done something special for them... for example; i perfomed at the wedding of one of my recs.

i also handed them my resume and that was it. i leave it up to them to do the rest. i don't imply what i want on there. i trust them to say positive, unique things. they know me well enough.

actually all my recs have offered to give me a copy of their recommendation

my recs faxed their papers separately

Gia89

Well, I went ahead and I asked two of my teachers(AP US History and Chemistry) and of course, my counselor. I haven't given them any information considering the fact the due date is Nov 1, but I am planning on getting things together this or next weekend. I know I have to hand them envelopes, more information about me, and information about colleges. But how is this common application invitation thing work? Is it their responsibility or mine to print the forms?

fach

I was under the impression with the Common Application that the recs are sent by e mail like the application itself. Didn't I read somewhere that the teacher cut and paste the rec letter? I must be going nuts??

petlee1

Besides the actual recommendation and the school forms what else is needed?
Also how should I give it to the teacher? I heard of a cover letter but where do I get it? Also what kind of envelope should I give the teacher with how many stamps? Where should I put the deadlines for the colleges? Also, where should I put the addresses for each college? Are the same steps needed for Counselor recs. because I recently gave a form for a school and he didn't ask for an envelope or address or anything else.

dchow08

You should give it to the teacher with your hands.
You write the cover letter (by the way, they're not necessary unless the teacher wants it).
Some schools require a big envelope, most times a regular-size envelope is fine. One stamp should do, although big envelopes might require 2 or even 3.
Where do you think you should put the deadlines for the colleges? I'm not going to turn you into a robot that does what it is told to do--you should use your brain. If you were a teacher, how would you answer the question?
Same thing for counselor recs.

petlee1

Same thing for counselor recs??!!! Should I just assume my counselor will take care of the rest when I only gave him the forms?

dchow08

What do you mean by "take care of the rest"? It helps if you read the previous posts in this thread and not be so lazy about it. It's not that bad.

petlee1

all right chill. I don't have time to waste browsing posts if I have a quicker option.

adrivit

OK get this straight - nobody's gonna help you if you don't dig in, OK? Its not our job to help you, understand this. Quicker option? You better pick up your gratitude right!

Inordinate

How many recommendations do you need for private schools like NYU or Cornell?
It just says Teacher Recommendation Form, but it doesn't specify.

Also does anyone have any opinions on emailing teachers for a recommendation, in a small school of around 100 people?