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What are Ivies looking for?
Ivy Leagues are also looking for world-changers who can positively contribute to their university community. They’re looking for humble leaders who will bring accomplishment and recognition to the school, and those who are willing to share their knowledge to help fellow students accomplish their goals.
How should a recommendation look like?
Your letter should use meaningful, vivid stories and examples to demonstrate your outstanding qualities. If you have ideas, share them with your recommender. Your recommender can also include her own stories that reveal who you are and what kind of person admissions officers can expect to show up at their college.
What do Ivy League admissions officers look for in recommendations?
Recommendation letters are a place where Ivy League admissions officers look for evidence of academic engagement, of a spark that indicates a real joy in—and aptitude for—digging into the material and exploring it from multiple angles. Have you already received written evaluations as part of your school’s grading process?
How do you get into an Ivy League college?
No one gets into an Ivy League college strictly on the basis of a recommendation letter ( or any one element, for that matter). But these letters play an important role in the highly selective admissions process, and what they say is at least as important as who writes them.
What do colleges look for in a letter of recommendation?
Colleges want a student who will contribute to their community and achieve great things. That’s why a strong letter will speak to your past achievement and how it predicts your future success. Some skills and qualities that especially impress admissions officer include strength of character, demonstrated leadership, and creativity.
How do I get a personal recommendation letter?
To get a personal recommendation letter, you should do two things. First, ask people who know you well. Second, tell your recommender what you’d like her to include in your letter and what values, goals, and experiences are most important to you.