Right now students across the country are putting together their college applications. For many students, especially those applying to private universities, having amazing college recommendation ...

One of the most important elements of a college application is a letter of recommendation from an educator. Because college admissions offices take this part of the application seriously, it’s ...

In late September, seniors case my classroom in the early morning and charge in before I’ve turned on my laptop. They corner me at the copy machine and at the entrance to the faculty lounge. They each ...

Letters of recommendation are an important part of your college application package. They provide an outside perspective on who you are as a student, your performance in the classroom, and your ...

Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. For many high school students, ...