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just saw it on princetonview.com, so just share here be coz it's so meanful.

Don't Overlook Recommendations

We all know that grades and standardized test scores are an incredibly
important part of your college application, but the other stuff matters
too. No matter what your "numbers" look like, chances are that there will
be other people with similar scores who are applying to the same schools as
you are. If admissions people have to decide between you and a person with
similar scores, they will have to look at more intangible factors, such as
those represented in your essay, extra-curricular activities, and
recommendations.

At many schools, especially the smaller ones, admissions officers are
concerned about the type of person they are admitting to their school. They
want someone who will be a positive addition to the school, contributing to
the school community and making the school look good. Solid recommendations
(schools generally ask for two) can help convince colleges that you are
that type of person.

Start Early
You definitely should start thinking about recommendations well before your
junior year rolls around. Right from the start of their high school career
students should make an effort to get to know teachers. That doesn't mean
you have to become a consummate brown-noser! It just means that you should
take the opportunity to get to know teachers when you can. Go to an office
hour now and then. Seek teachers' help or advice when you have a tough
paper or want to discuss problems you had on a test.

By visiting teachers outside of the classroom, the teachers will have a
better chance to get to know you academically and socially. Teachers who
have such interaction with you can write more impressive recommendations,
because it will be apparent to the admissions committee that the teacher
actually knows you.

Who to Pick
Colleges see tons of recommendations written by teachers who know little
about the student beyond his or her grades. To impress admissions
committees, make sure you pick a teacher who knows you well, and who you're
sure will write a persuasive and enthusiastic endorsement of you and your
stellar qualities. Don't be afraid to ask a potential recommenders whether
they feel comfortable writing such a recommendation for you.

Don't feel compelled to get a recommendation from a teacher just because he
or she gave you your best grade ever. You're looking for a well-written
essay from a teacher who knows you well or who teaches courses in a field
of particular interest to you. (In other words, if you've written in your
personal statement that you're a total science buff, make sure one of your
recommendation is from a science teacher!)

Be Polite
Make sure that you give your recommenders plenty of advance notice that you
want them to write your recommendations. And, don't forget to write them
thank-you notes--they just helped you get into college!

　

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