No letter of rec

candidatemom
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:25:59 +0000

Time out here.

Receiving a letter of recommendation is not a right, it is a priviledge.

Teachers often decline to write such letters because they do not feel that they can write a truthful and positive one.

Colleges get to “know” the writers and will dismiss letters from those who consistently misrepresent the qualities of the individuals they are “recommending”.

Better to have a truthful and positive letter, than a plain vanilla one that says nothing about the candidate.

Respect the teacher’s right to decline, and move on to one with whom you have a better relationship and who will be happy to put your special qualities in the best (and still truthful) light.

Good Luck,
CM