As a search consultant, I’ve seen compelling letters inspire committee members to advocate for candidates. Just as often, I’ve seen sloppy letters rule out otherwise viable candidates. Before writing ...

Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. They give admissions offices a "third ...

Although they are rarely decisive, recommendations letters are a meaningful factor in law school admissions. Most other law school application materials, such as personal and diversity statements ...