Is anyone aware of resources for help writing college essays or recommendation letters?

*For those unfamiliar w/ writing one's own rec letters - which I must admit makes me feel rather odd considering I'm asked to toot my own horn - said letters are reviewed by one's professors after you draft them for light edits/approval.

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Is anyone aware of resources for help writing college essays or recommendation letters?

*For those unfamiliar w/ writing one's own rec letters - which I must admit makes me feel rather odd considering I'm asked to toot my own horn - said letters are reviewed by one's professors after you draft them for light edits/approval.

anonymous · Answer

This site really helped me write my college essay. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/ And this is a good one for rec letters for yourself. http://www.petersons.com/college-search/letter-recommendation-writing-yourself.aspx

anonymous · Answer

thanks zhassan. u can expect a medal. i'm gonna see if i can get any more responses before closing this thread : )

anonymous · Answer

college board is a great website

anonymous · Answer

PRUDUE OWL IS GOOD TOO

anonymous · Answer

thanks all