<p>I was wondering if the colleges care about/consider the credentials of the teachers and weigh that into the credibility of their recommendations. I have a first year teacher that I would like to write my recommendations but I'm afraid his lack of teaching experience may work against my favor, especially in regards to questions like how this student stacks up against the others you have had...
Is this fear unfounded or should I go with a more experienced and decorated teacher?</p>
<p>How would they even know it was his first year?</p>
<p>I really would not worry about this. I think that the most important thing is to ask a teacher who knows you and your work and who really seems to like both your personality and the work that you did in the class. I think the length of time the teacher has been teaching is irrelevant. Sure a teacher who has been teaching longer might have more experience writing recommendation letters, but a new teacher might have more enthusiasm for writing them. Good luck, coldcomfort</p>