I want to be a Computer Science major in College Fall 2020, and I want to know who to get rec letters from. I can ask my Stats teacher, Physics teacher, and French Teacher, but i also need a rec letter from my counselor and swim coach. Which 2 teachers should I ask for a rec letter (i have good relationships with all 3 teachers)? Should I ask all??? cuz it seems like a bit much
See what the colleges want…if they want 2, do 2 teachers. I would do a STEM and a non-STEM.
If you are not being recruited for swimming, why the swim coach? I’d ask all three academic teachers. You likely will want the French and then either the Stats or Physics teacher. All things being equal, the Physics teacher will be perceived as more of a core class writer and may carry greater weight. But, if the Stats teacher knows you better and can write a strong fact based letter, then go with that teacher. Hold the one you don’t submit in reserve for schools where you might be deferred if you apply EA or ED.
The writers of your letters should know you well personally or should have mentored you closely in some area. All things being equal, asking someone to write your letter who isn’t already tasked with writing letters for 50 other students is a plus.