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Not only will this make it easier to ask for help and navigate your classes throughout high school, but it will also give you a plethora of options to choose from when deciding which teachers are going to write your recommendation letters.  \nIdeally, the teacher who writes your recommendation has known you for a long time, thinks you are a great student and a great candidate for college, and has some positive experiences with you that her or she can talk about. Once you’ve identified which teachers fit that profile best, you need to kindly and thoughtfully request a letter of recommendation from them, preferably at the beginning of your senior year or earlier.  \nWhen it comes time to request letters of recommendation, you need to make sure you do it right. After all, teachers are busy, they don’t get paid for writing your letter of recommendation, and they probably have many other students asking them for letters of recommendation as well. You want to make sure you ask your teacher to write you a recommendation well ahead of time and in a kind and respectful manner so that he or she agrees.  \nIn order to ensure the best possible recommendation letters for your college applications, make sure to follow these nine guidelines for requesting a letter of recommendation. As long as you do the following, your teacher is unlikely to turn you down!  \nWant to know your chances at the schools you’re applying for? Calculate your admissions chances right now and understand your odds before applying.  \nRule 1: Plan Ahead  \nIdeally, you should know which teachers you want to write your recommendation letters well in advance of the start of your college applications. By the end of your junior year, start thinking about which teachers you have had the greatest relationships with throughout your high school career. Try to narrow it down to the 2 or 3 teachers whom you think would be the best to ask.  \nSome teachers are kind enough to accept recommendation letter requests during the summer before your senior year so that they have ample time to write you a great letter. Those teachers are incredible, so be sure be sure to catch them and ask before summer vacation starts.  \nFor those teachers who are willing to write you a letter but will need to wait until the Fall, make sure to ask them at the beginning of your senior year, or at least ask them a few months before the application deadline. This way, they’ll have ample time to put together a good letter for you. Advanced notice is crucial if you want to get a good letter.  \nRule 2: Ask Nicely  \nRemember, writing recommendation letters is not part of a teacher’s job. If a teacher agrees to write you a letter, he or she is doing it purely out of the goodness of his/her heart. You should be grateful for this and take this into consideration when asking your teachers.  \nThus, asking for a recommendation letter shouldn’t just be a two sentence email telling them that they have to write you a letter. If you can, take the time to stop by their classroom, chat with them, catch up, and then ask politely whether they have the time/would be willing to help you get into college by writing  \nyou a letter of recommendation. Show that you are asking them to do this for you because you trust them and they were one of your favorite teachers.  \nIf asking your teacher in person is not an option and you have to request a letter of recommendation by email, make sure that it is written formally and kindly. Be sure to include some updates on your life and other relevant information in the email along with some nice compliments about your teacher’s teaching style and some fond memories you have of him/her.  \nRule 3: Ask What Kind of Letter You Might Get  \nThe unfortunate truth is that not all recommendatio","cbCaiiR1hWOTAHNb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiR1hWOTAHNb","pdf",140000,"English","# Rule 1: Plan Ahead\n## Start early and choose the best teacher fit\n# Rule 2: Ask Nicely\n## Appreciate the teacher’s effort\n# Rule 3: Ask What Kind of Letter You Might Get\n## Ask about formatting and student information preferences\n# Rule 4: Be Professional\n## Keep communication accurate, respectful, and well-mannered","[{\"question\":\"When should students start requesting letters of recommendation?\",\"answer\":\"Start well in advance of college application season, ideally by the end of junior year. 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