Ask early, ask well.

Line up recommenders, track materials, and mind the FERPA waiver.

Recommenders

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Name

Relationship

Date asked

Their deadline

Materials you’ve provided

About the FERPA waiver

When you request a recommendation, colleges ask whether you waive your right to read the letter later (FERPA). Waiving is the norm — letters written with a waiver are taken more seriously, because the writer could be fully candid. You can still ask your recommender for general feedback; you just give up the legal right to demand the letter.

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