What makes a good college recommendation letter? | Ask the College Experts

Bullet points. Prose. It's all good with us. For all the amazing high school teachers and counselors out there, Bates Director of Admission Darryl Uy goes over what the Bates Office of Admission is looking for in a college recommendation letter.

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"If I can give any piece of advice to teachers or counselors in this process, your honest candor about an applicant is always helpful," says Uy. "We always value — on this side of the desk — authenticity, genuineness, and honesty. If you know the student in ways that highlight their personality, that's really helpful."

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