<p>which schools require them? what are some schools that don't?</p>
<p>There's 3000+ schools in the US alone. Most want them, some, usually publics, don't. Check the school's website.</p>
<p>Tick off your counselor, siglio21? You're in CA... UCs and CSUs don't use counselor or teacher recs. Only stats (and two essays for UCs).</p>