<p>EDIT: I realize I accidentally double posted. Not sure if I can fix it. Sorry!</p>
<p>I'm applying to well-known journalism and liberal arts schools as, well, a journalism major.</p>
<p>I have 3 teachers who I'm close with who will be writing me rec letters. I know they will all be solid, but they will all have very different focuses and I'm not sure which letters I should prioritize as most schools only want to see 1 or 2.</p>
<p>(It's a bit long, sorry! Bear with me.)</p>
<p>They are:</p>
<p>1) My journalism advisor. She's watched me grow from a dorky sophomore writer to as a senior, editor-in-chief of our award-winning publication. She knows how dedicated I am and how passionate I am about journalism. </p>
<p>2) My lit teacher. I had him my freshman year and have him again as a senior for AP Lit, and we've had a strong relationship over the four years. I was one of his strongest writing students and am always in his classroom discussing literature, movies, etc. He thinks I have a strong ability to analyze complex situations (in life and literature) psychologically and anthropologically (his words, not mine!). He knows how I think, and his letter would probably be best at making me look like a unique, stand-out student who's about more than just grades and SAT scores.</p>
<p>3) My junior year history teacher. I dealt with mental illness, major family problems, and financial hardship in high school, and she has been my biggest supporter through all of it. I've talked with her frequently about coping with depression, learning to move forward, etc. Her letter would say a lot about my personality, resilience, and determination. The thing is, my counselor's letter will already cover those extenuating circumstances (important, because they did affect my grades), so I wonder how necessary my history teacher's letter is. That being said, I know that she writes far better letters than my counselor does, and I think she would be more enthusiastic about pitching me as a student, because she's done so much for me and has so much belief in my potential. </p>
<p>(Horribly long, I know. Apologies again.)</p>
<p>Basically, since all three of these letters cover very different aspects of my personality, I'm not sure which letters I should send where. Do I focus my lit teacher and journalism advisor's letters at LACs where I know they are looking for uniqueness and passion? Do I make sure to send my history teacher's letter to public schools that I know will expect a good explanation for my grades?</p>
<p>Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated!</p>