Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
Step 1: Fill out a College Planning Survey Online
- Plan your responses to the questionnaire carefully, as it will be published to the staff at WP.
- Once you ask a staff member, we will access this information electronically and use it to write you a quality letter of recommendation.
- Must be someone who knows or has taught you in your Junior & Senior years.
- Someone who can write well.
- Ask two different teachers (most colleges do not require more than two and some require none).
- The person writing the recommendation cannot be related to you.
- You should request your letter two weeks prior to the deadline.
- Be clear as to how you would like the recommendation submitted.
- Online: Provide the link or invite the person to submit a letter on your behalf.
- Paper: Provide a letter and a stamped envelope.
- The person you ask will be honest about your ability, behavior, integrity, and character.
- The LOR does not have to be given back to you for your review. Most LOR are confidential.
- It is in your best interest to “Waive Your Right” to view these documents when submitted electronically.