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Use this resource to guide you through who to ask and how to effectively prepare them for what they may need to complete.  \nWho to ask  \nCheck off whether the recommender/reference you are thinking of meet the criteria below. A strong recommender/reference should check off most, if not all, of the boxes.  \nTaught you in a core academic subject (English, History/Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language) Taught you within the last 2 years  \nTaught you in a class where you did well (showed improvement, curiosity, or leadership)  \nCan speak to your personal characteristics or strengths outside of the classroom  \nName of the recommender(s)/reference I will ask:  \nWhen and how to ask  \n1. Method of contact I will use:  \n2. Date I will contact my recommender/reference by:  \n3. 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