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    Scoir strategic advisor, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by Ann Fleming Brown, Director of Admissions at Union College, to discuss all things related to letters of recommendation.

    Our conversation covers topics such as: the importance of letters of recommendation, how to acquire good letters, and much more. This episode was recorded on May 4, 2021.

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