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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, that would not be appropriate.

It is part of their job.[/quote]

Maybe it's not appropriate, but it is certainly NOT a part of the job.[/quote]

It is definitely NOT a part of my job. I am not required to write a single LOR, and my administration would not force me to write one. These are done on our own time. I write all of mine over the summer, a process that usually takes me over 40 hours (unpaid) to write them all. I’m happy to do it because I want to help my students on their way to college. To be clear, though: this is done as a favor. I usually write 35-40 a year, and each one is unique. I don’t use templates or old letters.

I’ve been doing this for 20 years. I’ve received a total of 3 thank you notes. It isn’t common, to be honest, and I suspect that’s because people believe it’s part of our jobs. I don’t expect them, but I LOVE receiving cards.

My own child is a senior. She wrote thank you cards to her recommenders.

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This is why colleges need to stop asking for LOR.

LOR just perpetrates inequity via personal connections. [/quote]

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