Guide

Recommendation letters that decision-makers actually read

Every route relies on letters, and most letters say the same thing. Specific, verifiable detail is what separates the ones that count.

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A letter that praises you in general terms tells a reviewer very little. A letter that names a result, explains why it mattered and says how the writer knows is evidence in its own right.

  • One concrete achievement per letter, explained in depth
  • The writer's own standing, stated plainly
  • How long and in what capacity they have known the work
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One assessment, scored against the US, UK and Australian routes. You get a written answer, not a sales call.

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