<p>Asking for the letters now, at the end of the school year, is much better than in the fall, as D&G said. My d’s classmates were all sweating out whether their recommendations to various colleges would be turned in by the deadlines, while all of hers had been completed before school even started. </p>
<p>One thing that will help the people who are providing your recommendation letters is for you to provide them with your “resume.” </p>
<p>For those who are still HS freshmen or sophomores, it’s not too early to start writing your resumes. I’m not suggesting that you do activities you’re not interested in. What I mean is to WRITE DOWN anything that you may want to list when you are eventually applying to special programs, colleges, or SAs. That could include academic, leadership or athletic awards, service projects, or anything else that makes you unique.</p>