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title: What is a Letter of Recommendation (LOR)?
description: A Letter of Recommendation is written by a teacher, counselor, or mentor who can assess your academic ability and character. Most U.S. universities require one to three LORs as part of the application.
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/what-is-a-letter-of-recommendation-lor/"
updated: "2026-01-12"
category: Application Essentials
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# What is a Letter of Recommendation (LOR)?

A Letter of Recommendation is written by a teacher, counselor, or mentor who can assess your academic ability and character. Most U.S. universities require one to three LORs as part of the application.