2 Miscellaneous Points - Grades and Recommendations

Now that I've given you all your grades, please share them with your family, as I've already asked most of you to do, along with your plans to improve, maintain, or decrease (jk) your efforts.

Several seniors have asked me about college recommendations - I'm glad to write them, particularly if you feel like you've done well in my course and that I might be able to help you achieve your college goals.

Here's my process:

1. Student writes a rough draft highlighting major points that (s)he wants addressed and lots of specific details (quotes, stories, moments, class discussions, exhibitions, personal conversations, etc.) that add flavor and emails it to me. The letter of recommendation should tell a story of who you are as a unique person and impressive student.

2. I edit, add, subtract, reshape, reword your rough draft and email it back to you.

3. Student edits, adds, subtracts, reshapes, rewords and emails it back to me.

4. Repeat steps 2&3 until both people are satisfied, at which point I sign it and you send it.

This process ensures that you get a recommendation that includes what you need and that I don't have to write 40 of them from scratch. Don't worry that it won't include my real opinions and my perspective - I always write them honestly.