How to Address College Recommendation Letters

This article was co-authored by Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.. Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.

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Most college and university applications have a uniform application system for prospective students. When writing recommendation letters, you'll need to use a format consistent with each school's application. [1] X Expert Source

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Educational Consultant Expert Interview. 18 June 2020. However, if the school doesn't request a standard format, you'll address the letter using a standard business letter format.