As reported by US News, college is the first time many teens will be on their own, but they may need the help of adults to get there. Many teens need letters of recommendation from their high school counselors and teachers to get into their dream college. “If it’s done right, it brings the student to life,” says Alisha Couch, director of admission operations and transfer recruitment at Ohio Wesleyan University. So much of a college application is just data, she says, and a letter of recommendation can help paint a picture of who a student really is. Teachers who need help writing letters of recommendation can use the following tips. Read the rest of the article here.