<p>My son used a rec from econ teacher</p>
<p>Yeah, apparently it does. I already asked them. It’s required.</p>
<p>And no, it’s fine, I think CalTech was too much of a reach anyway. And even if I somehow did get in, I probably get straight Cs, lol.</p>
<p>Don’t worry, if I get into Berkeley, I’ll drive up to Caltech and we can play pingpong, lol.</p>
<p>^You are kidding… Why do you think Caltech is too much of a reach? I think you fit quite well. And doesn’t UC require humanity teacher rec too?</p>
<p>^Berkeley doesn’t accept any recs, actually. How is Caltech not a reach? People are way too smart there…</p>
<p>You are smart 
There’s no harm applying even if you don’t have that particular recommendation, after all it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! And if you do get in, you’re definitely going to enjoy the education at one of the world’s finest universities.</p>