<p>Hi. Would it be okay to get a rec letter from my counselor in Junior Year, because he might retire by the time I apply to university? He knows me pretty well, and I am positive he will write a great letter for me, whereas a new counselor would probably not.</p>
<p>Your counselor letter should be written when apps are being done.
Your teacher LOR should be from teachers who–ideeally–have had you for more than one class over the course of 3+ yrs of school.</p>
<p>If you are a Jr–and this counselor has known you for several years–best to ask the counselor what he thinks.</p>
<p>You could always ask your teacher to write it and your guidance office should keep it on file until your application season comes around</p>