What is a personal recommendation for boarding school?

The Personal Recommendation should be completed by someone that knows the applicant personally. The recommender will be asked to provide a written evaluation of the applicant’s personal qualities. The Special Interest Recommendation should be completed by someone that knows the applicant in an extracurricular capacity.

What does Phillips Exeter look for in a student?

Exeter is looking for skilled students with advanced communication skills. With a 5:1 student to faculty ratio, Exeter requires students with strong relationships with both peers and adults.

What are personal recommendations?

A personal recommendation, also known as a character recommendation or a character reference, is a letter of recommendation written by someone who can speak to the job candidate’s personality and character.

What does personal recommendation mean?

Personal Recommendation means a recommendation that is advice on investments and is presented as suitable for the person to whom it is made or is based on a consideration of the circumstances of that person, but does not include a recommendation that is issued exclusively through distribution channels or to the public.

Who should write a personal letter of recommendation?

Personal recommendations and character reference letters can be written by teachers, neighbors, business acquaintances, clients, vendors, and other recommenders who can attest to an applicant’s skills and abilities.

How do I get a fee waiver for Phillips Academy?

A fee waiver should be requested from the Phillips Academy Admission office if the family believes payment of these fees will create a financial hardship.

What is Phill Phillips Academy’s policy on discrimination?

Phillips Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law, in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs.

How do I get a recommendation from a principal or counselor?

Principal/Counselor Recommendation: Ask for a recommendation from your current principal or guidance counselor and enter a contact email into Gateway. English and Math Recommendations: Ask for a recommendation from your current English and Math teacher and enter their contact email into Gateway.

How do I submit my parent statement and recommendations?

Parent Statement: Available on Gateway. For recommendations, you simply enter the email address of the recommender. Gateway follows up directly by sending an email with a link to the appropriate recommendation form. Transcripts: Current and previous year transcripts (grade reports) must be sent directly from your school, in English.