<p>Hi guys</p>
<p>do all unviersities ask for the same type of recommendations? like they have to be from a teacher who taught u in an academic subject in the last 2 years of High school?</p>
<p>also, does anyone know if computer science count as academic subject?</p>
<p>does the subject have to relate to what you want to major in/keep pursuing in university?</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
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do all unviersities ask for the same type of recommendations?
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<p>No. There are variations in the requirements, so you just need to see what each wants. Many are the same, though.</p>
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like they have to be from a teacher who taught u in an academic subject in the last 2 years of High school?
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<p>That's usually what it is, though those who do not fit under this category can fill out a supplementary rec. But again, look for the requirements specific to each school.</p>
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also, does anyone know if computer science count as academic subject?
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<p>This has been asked a couple of times lately. I think a comp sci rec is fine -- it's academic, it's rigorous, it's a more hardcore 'science' than some of the traditional sciences (such as biology). You should be fine, though certain colleges may prohibit it (I haven't seen such, though).</p>
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does the subject have to relate to what you want to major in/keep pursuing in university?
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<p>No, of course not. However, if you have a specific passion for something, the teacher who taught you that subject (if applicable) would be able to highlight that -- e.g. for someone whose passion is language, his/her French or German or whatever teacher would be able to discuss his/her ability/perseverance/tenacity/intellectual vitality for learning and using language. This is just an added bonus, though -- if such isn't possible for you, it won't affect your chances at all.</p>
<p>omg
this is so detailed
thanks so much!</p>