Despite this, there is still something magical and personal about receiving a letter. The excitement of getting a postcard from a friend while they are holidaying on a sunny beach somewhere ...

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The best person to write a letter of recommendation is someone who knows the applicant well and can describe that person's journey in detail, says Kristen Capezza, vice president of enrollment ...