Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Lessons in Causing Anxiety

It is an honor and privilege to write college letters of recommendation for students. And despite my joy in writing students a letter, it is not in my nature to do a simple task without having to try some fun. Here are some fun things to say to prospective college students.

1. I'd be happy to write you a letter of recommendation, but I'll have to warn the school about your bed wetting problem.

2. Are you sure you want a convicted felon writing you a letter of recommendation?

3. I'll write you a letter of recommendation, but I loathe the school you are applying to and I will make it known!

4. Due to the influx of letters of recommendation, there is a $5 processing fee. Plus, if you are not accepted into the university, you will be charged an additional $3 for wasting my time.

5. You are too dumb to get into that school, don't waste my time by asking me to write a letter of recommendation.

6. I'll be happy to write you a letter of recommendation, but the last 3 students that had me write for them didn't get accepted into any of the colleges they applied for.

7. I'll write your letter but I want you to know that I will be honest. Like brutally honest. Are you really sure you want me to write your letter of recommendation!?

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