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Will my school provide recommendation letters directly to the university?

22 Jul 2026 · Answered by Honnappa Chandrannavar · 1 min read
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No, in the United States, recommendation letters are typically written and submitted directly by your teachers or school counselor, not the school as an institution.

You should ask your teachers and counselor to write these letters and submit them through the university's application portal. Most universities require 1-2 letters from teachers in core subjects and one from your school counselor.

Be sure to request these letters well in advance so your recommenders have enough time to complete and submit them before the application deadlines.

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