Colleges and universities may require letters of recommendation from teachers to support an application.
Here is a step by step guide along with a video on how to do that on Cialfo!
Step 1: Go to the Applications Section
Make your way to the Applications section at the side menu and click on "Recommendation Letters"
Step 2: Select the "Request Teacher LOR" button
Click on the Request Teacher LOR button at the top of your screen.
Step 3: Choose the teacher you want to request a letter from and if applicable, answer the Survey questions or upload a file
After you've clicked the "Request Teacher LOR" button, a sidebar to your right will appear. Click "Add Recommender". Here, you can either type the name of the person you want to request from or scroll through the list.
If your counselor has added Survey questions for you to answer, you can view that in the blue portion. You can indicate your answer in the text box below Survey. You may also upload a document/link a Google file to share with your teacher if you choose to do so.
Note: If your teacher does not appear in the list of recommenders, please contact your counselor to confirm whether they need to be added.
Step 4: You're done! Submit your Letter of Recommendation request
Once you have selected the recommender and written a response to the Survey (if applicable), you can now send the request by clicking the "Send Request" button.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
How does the AI Teacher LOR request feature work?
How does the AI Teacher LOR request feature work?
Students can search for teachers or counselors by name. If multiple matches appear, the AI guides the student to choose the correct one. Once the correct teacher or counselor is selected, the AI sends an API call to create the Teacher LOR request on the student's behalf and confirms the outcome.
Why can't I see the Request Teacher LOR button on my Recommendations page?
Why can't I see the Request Teacher LOR button on my Recommendations page?
If the Request Teacher LOR button is not visible, it means your school has disabled the ability for students to request teacher letters of recommendation directly through Cialfo. If you would like to request a recommendation letter, please contact your counselor for guidance on the next steps.
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