<p>I plan to ed somewhere next year, but here's the problem.</p>
<p>I've got one teacher who loves me and I know she''ll write me a great letter.</p>
<p>But with my other teachers, I don't want to get into it, but I don't think they'll be able to write me very good letters.</p>
<p>Will I have enough time to be able to ask a senior teacher to write me another letter?</p>
<p>please help</p>
<p>yeah thanks</p>
<p>No need for the sarcasm...</p>
<p>Asking a teacher who has only known you your senior year probably isn't a good idea, especially if you're going to apply ED somewhere-- by that time, he/she will have only known you for several months.</p>
<p>If you honestly can't find another teacher who you think will write you a great rec, then just pick a teacher from either 10th or 11th grade (that's what most colleges recommend anyways) who taught a subject that's related to your intended major. If you're stellar in other areas, one average rec won't destroy your chances of going somewhere.</p>
<p>um, it will probably be well below average. for all my other junior teachers except that one.</p>
<p>I donhad numerous problems with them, like being late to class, the teachers getting annoyed with me, other stuff that I don't wanna get into.</p>
<p>People tell me it looks bad if you ask a 10 th grade teacher though, and if I'm sure I could get a good recommendation from one of my senior year teachers.</p>
<p>10 char</p>
<p>have you stayed close with any of your sophomore teachers through other activities? (maybe they sponsor a club you are in) </p>
<p>if you can get a stellar rec from a sophomore teacher who you didnt really keep in touch with, imo it would be okay. especially if a rec from a junior teacher is going to look bad</p>
<p>i have a question as well. are 3 rec letters too much?</p>
<p>depends on the college.</p>
<p>do you think I could foster a good relationship with a teacher in a couple months to get him to write me a good letter in time for ed?</p>
<p>yeah, i would think so. participate as much as you can, take advantage when theres presentations, and keep positive eye contact.</p>
<p>of course, don't make it seem too forced.</p>
<p>oh, and would 3 rec letters be too much for UC's?</p>
<p>UCs dont look at recommendation letters</p>
<p>im pretty sure they do..</p>
<p>quote from UC</p>
<p>Letters of Recommendation.
UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for undergraduate admission.</p>
<p>optional, right?</p>
<p>I don't get it though -- usually your most advanced courses are found in the senior year -- and what if it happens that nearly all the teachers of those most advanced courses haven't taught you before?</p>
<p>My supplementary rec was from a professor who ecstatically recommended me but only knew me that senior year.</p>
<h2>I say focus more on the quality of letter you think you can get than on how long or how recently you've known them. One junior year and one soph or senior year should be fine. Never ask a teacher you think will give a negative review.</h2>
<p>If letters of rec are optional, then 3 is definitely too much.</p>
<p>I don't know...the fact that a lot of your teachers really don't like you is probably a reflection on your personality...I'd say ask a senior year teacher. It's better than a weak recommendation and way better than a bad recommendation. Hopefully the strong letter will be whats looked at most when you apply.</p>
<p>i think you might have enough time if you play your cards right. pick a teacher that seems amiable enough and give their class your all. be sure to go in for extra help once or twice. also, if a teacher feels that they would provide a poor rec, they will often deny your request. so, if they accept, that is a good sign from the beginning...</p>
<p>hmm, both of my recommendations came from teachers I had in 10th grade. As long as they know you well, it won't matter</p>
<p>you can send rec letters to UCs if you want.. by all means go ahead; however, they wont be read or opened.</p>
<p>no, they do actually like me, and I joke around talk with a lot of them.</p>
<p>it's just that I've had some problems with being late and stuff like that; I know that when they start checking in boxes like is he really responsible or not really responsible, it won't turn out well.</p>
<p>ED is due in November 1 or something and school start august 17, if that puts things in context.</p>
<p>Would it be better for me to ask a senior teacher or a sophomore teacher?</p>