Recommendation letters ask counselors and educators to distill years of accomplishments, experiences, growth, and character into a few compelling paragraphs that help an admissions team understand the student behind the application. A strong letter requires more than assembling activities and achievements. It requires context, specificity, and the perspective of someone who can explain what distinguishes that student from the dozens, or hundreds, of others applying alongside them.

The “Recommendation Letter Survival Kit” is designed to help counselors and educators build that workflow. From preparing students and managing incoming requests to generating drafts with Sage, gathering anecdotes, personalizing letters, and completing a final review, the tools that follow can help you move through recommendation season more efficiently while keeping your firsthand knowledge and judgment at the center of every final letter.