Wilson H igh S chool
1151 S W V ermont S t.
Portland, O R 9 7219
Phone: 5 03.916.5280 : : F ax: 5 03.916.2705
Letter o f R ecommendation C hecklist
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Student I D# _ ___________________
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Letter o f R ecommendation P rocess:
Attend a “ College A pplication 1 01” l unch m eeting O R V isit t he C ollege C enter i n r m. 2 20 a nd t alk t o a v olunteer.
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Enter y our C ommon A pp. U sername a nd p assword i nto N aviance s o t hat t he t wo s ystems c an c ommunicate w ith
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