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Semester 3: Episode 5: Why Are Recommend...

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In this episode, IvyWise college admissions experts Christine (formerly at Yale and Georgetown) and Robin (formerly at Georgetown) share advice on how students can cultivate strong relationships with their teachers, how they can choose which teachers to ask for recommendation letters, and when they should start asking for these letters. 
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