College recommendation letter suggestions

[KatharynaJackson 1]

Hello everyone,

I'm hoping to gather some advice regarding college recommendation letters. My niece is in the midst of her college application process and is particularly interested in pursuing a degree in Environmental Science at the University of Oregon. We're looking for recommendations on a standardized college recommendation letter form, something that would allow her recommenders to easily provide their insights and support.

Have any of you come across a widely accepted or preferred format for college recommendation letters? Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as we navigate this important step in her educational journey.

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

[TBoneTX 45,288]

If all of her recommendations seem to be according to a standard template, they'll have little impact.

 

In general, recommenders should say the following:

 -- who they are (a brief couple of sentences)

 -- how they interacted with your niece, and for how long and how intensely;

 -- their honest prediction regarding her motivation and success;

 -- a strong endorsement of her admission.

 

You might search the U. of Oregon website for the student council, and write to its president to ask for insights on what to emphasize in the letters and whom to address (using an Admissions Officer's name is far better than beginning with "To whom it concerns").

 

Our VJ member Carmel34 is a high-ranked university official; you might send him a private message.

[KatharynaJackson 1]

Thanks a lot for your advice!

You definitely have a point about specifying the admissions officer's name instead of "to whom it may concern")
Meanwhile I've found some free form that I can use: https://lawrina.org/templates/recommendation-letter/college/
Seems pretty legit to me. WDYT? 

I'll also try reaching out Carmel34 if it doesn't work.