Recommendation Files

What is a Recommendation/Credential file?
A recommendation file is used when applying to graduate and professional school and when seeking teaching or counseling positions. Establishing a recommendation file provides a central location to house your letters and have them mailed. This is a convenience for both you and the recommender.

What is a Recommendation/Credential file service?
A recommendation/credential file service sends copies of your file documents to schools, institutions and potential employers of your choice. This file makes it easier to apply for graduate and professional school or teaching jobs.

Why should I use Recommendation/Credential file service?
If you don't get and store recommendations now, in a few years when you want to apply to graduate school or a new teaching position you may have a hard time getting references from your peers, supervisors and past professors. Using a credential file ensures that your letters and other documents won't be lost, makes it easier to send out all at once, and makes future employment and admissions much easier.

Why can't I just do it myself?
You can; however confidential letters are documents you cannot read, this is the best reason for using a file service rather than doing so yourself. Generally speaking, using a credentials file service saves you time and money.

How do I start?