Ohio State's Undergraduate Letters of Recommendation

Hi folks! I'm a junior aiming for Ohio State and I'm a bit worried about the letters of recommendation part. Can anyone help me figure out how many they require and who they should be from? And do they give any tips or guidelines?

For the Ohio State University, letters of recommendation are not a part of the general application process. The university states on its admissions website that it only takes into account the application, high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT scores for the base application. Any additional materials such as letters of recommendation, resumes, or essays are not considered.

However, keep in mind that some major-specific programs or honors programs at Ohio State may require additional documents or letters of recommendation. Thus, I'd advise you to check the specific requirements for these programs or the specific college within the Ohio State University you're applying to to ensure you're accurately fulfilling their application requirements.

Also remember, even though the general admissions office may not require or consider letters of recommendation, having your teachers, counselors, or other adults who know you well write these letters can be a good exercise. They can provide valuable insights or points of view that could be useful for you when writing your college essays or applying to honors programs or scholarships, where such letters might be required.

Therefore, you should consider asking a couple of individuals who know you well academically or in a leadership capacity, such as teachers, coaches, or supervisors, who can speak at length about your qualities, achievements, and growth. As a general rule, it's always better to choose people who can provide detailed anecdotes about you, rather than someone with a prestigious title who doesn't know you as well.