<p>I really don't know any of my teachers well. There's one professor who knows my name, and I do well in that class and participate in class once in awhile but not a whole lot. Should I ask this professor for a recommendation? Maybe i should start participating a little bit more before the semester ends.</p>
<p>I'm sort of in the same position. Sophomore transfer, need three recs pretty soon, and I don't know ANY of my teachers. This makes me really sad. </p>
<p>Yes, you should definitely start participating more in class and maybe visiting your teachers during office hours. Ask questions. Show that you're really interested in the subject. Start as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Definitely start participating more! That is HUGE in the recommendation process. You hit it right on the head. Make them realize that you are there and give a darn.</p>
<p>Good suggestions above. Did you read the Transfer Admissions 101 thread (sticky)? Several ideas there as well.</p>
<p>Sorry--I'm going to hijack this thread.
I have to send in three recommendations, and I was thinking of getting one from my high school teacher who knows me really well and writes strong recs. He also knows what I want to do and teaches classes that are relevant to my intended major. I'm just not sure if I should because admissions might frown upon a rec from a high school teacher. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>Three recs is a lot, tresfleur, for a sophomore transfer (meaning you are a freshman now, yes?). Do you want to say what school wants three recs? I have found that some schools define their transfer requirements re # recs assuming it is for junior transfer; and therefore may make exceptions for sophomore transfers. You could call and check on that. Have you considered TA recs?</p>
<p>Yes, I'm a freshman applying for sophomore transfer to USC's School of Cinematic Arts. USC itself requires only one rec, but the film school wants a minimum of three. Their website also says "Applicants are encouraged to submit letters from a variety of sources," which could mean a lot of things.... And I haven't had any TA's yet.</p>