Lets talk letters of recommendation

Marbleheader
Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:46:01 +0000

Since we use the Naviance system at our high school, we have to have the guidance counsellor and one “academic” teacher do the recommendations. The letters are a way for the faculty at a high school to give their “professional” opinion as to whether or not this student is accomplished, driven, and in particular, well-rounded. In that respect, these types of recs. may not give enough info for a theatre kid who is applying to a theatre program. However most schools that I looked at say things like “at least two, but no more than three letters” or they actually state that if the student feels that information from a particular person (coach, employer, church official) is important, the student can include it. So as others said, I guess you need to read the info for all schools, but I think there is room for at least one rec from a director or theatre class instructor.

I got a kick out of the OP telling us that his child could get a good “review” from different adults/faculty, rather than a recommendation! LOL! Once a theatre person, always a theatre person!