Submitting Letters of Recommendation for Syracuse

I've heard that some universities have specific guidelines for letters of recommendation. So, I just wanted to know, does Syracuse University have any requirements for the LORs? If so, what are they? Any advice would be appreciated!

Syracuse University typically requires two letters of recommendation as part of your application. One should be from a teacher, who can provide insight into your intellectual abilities that might not be obvious from your transcript alone, and speak to your potential for success in college. Ideally, this teacher should have taught you in a core academic subject (foreign language, English, math, science, or social studies) in your junior or senior year, as their perspective will be most relevant for admissions officers.

If you want more detailed guidance on how to choose which teacher you should ask for a rec letter, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-pick-which-teachers-to-ask-for-letters-of-recommendation/

The other letter will be an evaluation from your school counselor, who will provide more information about the curriculum and activities available at your school, to contextualize your achievements and give Syracuse a clearer sense of how you've challenged yourself.

When approaching recommenders, make sure to give them plenty of time to write a thoughtful letter. I recommend asking them at least a month or two before the application deadline - if you're thinking of applying Early Decision to Syracuse, I'd ask them as soon as you can after school starts. Share your academic and extracurricular achievements, as well as any personal or professional goals, so they can address these in their letter. Also provide them with the necessary deadlines and information about how to submit their letter, and let them know about any Syracuse-specific requirements.

Lastly, be sure to waive your right to view the recommendation letters, as colleges give more weight to letters they know are completely confidential. Good luck with your college process!