<p>Don’t trick your mother, convince her that it is right for you. You will need her help and support in this process.</p>
<p>Regarding envelopes and common apps, use the TABS one, as suggested and then use the edesignated envelopes that come from each individual school. Don’t forget to stamp the envelopes before you give them to teachers. </p>
<p>Before we gave this to teachers, we put a package together separating things out with binder clips and giving instructions so that everything was clear. It may have been overkill but it’s a lot to ask of teachers and coaches. Since schools occasionally lose forms they receive and you will not have a copy of confidential recommendations from your teachers, ask your teachers to save a copy for their file in case one on of your selected schools lose the recommendation.</p>
<p>Remember to be appreciative of your teachers’ time and give them several weeks to complete. After a couple weeks, do something nice for them…take in a little treat or something and remind them how much you appreciate their time. If they haven’t yet filled out the forms, that might remind them to find the time.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>