In today’s episode, I address the growing importance of letters of recommendation. What they are? When you should request them? Which teachers should you ask? How much do these letters matter? Do they matter more or less in light of COVID-19? What are the best strategies and tactics to secure the best letters of recommendation possible?
0:01:28 Why is this important for rising juniors?
0:01:45 Why early preparation matters so much
0:02:18 A tale of two juniors
0:03:21 How to set yourself up for success
0:03:52 What not to do
0:05:05 The Magic: Strategy + Tactics
0:06:04 Step 1: Teacher selection
0:07:55 Eight special factors
0:12:12 Step 2: Ask the teachers
0:13:13 How to ask your teacher
0:15:14 Step 3: Send your brag sheet
0:17:20 How much do letters matter?
0:18:00 Why is this year different?
0:18:45 Why it’s important to finish strong
0:19:25 How to make sure you have great letters
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Podcast Host: PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black, has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank, etc.
Inside PrepWell Academy, Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes.
