<p>Just a quick question. Does it matter which teacher gives a rec letter? Hypothetically speaking, if I wanted to major in, let's say, Literature, would it be better to get a rec letter from an English teacher rather a history teacher? Proving your aptitude in English would primarily be through subject tests, AP's, academic achievements, etc., so that shouldn't be an issue with the rec letters. But, I still feel like it'd be better to get a letter from a teacher from a subject you plan on majoring in. Am I completely wrong? Thanks! (Not so short after all. :P)</p>
<p>Some universities require that for the two rec letters, one should be from humanities and one from math/science.
It is highly suggested that you follow that rule for all colleges, but if you feel two humanities teachers would
give you a much better representation, then for the open colleges do whatever is best :D</p>
<p>From everything I’ve heard, you should get a rec from the teacher who can write about you in the best way. I want to major in IR so it made the most sense for me to get a rec from my history teacher, but I’m guessing that my rec from my english teacher was probably better because I had her twice so we had more of a chance to connect. So while getting a rec from the teacher in your subject of interest is always nice, it should come down to who can best describe you as a student and a person.</p>
<p>What you major in isn’t very important at all in your evaluation. Colleges know that the probability of it changing is quite high. Follow advice given in post #3.</p>