Letters of recommendation are a very important part of the applicationprocess. As colleges become more and more sought out from the increasing numberof applicants each year， the need to stand out from the competition is alsoincreasing. Below we will provide helpful information on how to write a collegerecommendation as well as advice for tailoring each letter.
Know the candidate - it may sound obvious， but it is important that youknow the candidate well. After all， how can you write a college recommendationletter for a someone you know little about? Recommendations written forcandidates with a vague familiarity are often identifiable and can do more harmthan good.
Obtain a rsum - another tip on how to write a collage recommendation letteris to first obtain the student's rsum with a listing of his or her GPA，activities， awards， leadership roles， community service， employment experienceand special skills. The more information you have about a particular candidate，the more constructive your recommendation can be.
