If my counselor is also my teacher, can she write both the teacher and the counselor reccomendation?

Applying to College
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Hello,
My counselor is also my (informatics) teacher, so i’ve been wondering if she can write both the counselor reccomendation and the teacher reccomendation? Many of the colleges that i am applying to require 1 counselor rec. and 2 teacher ones, I already have one teacher reccomendation and I’m wondering if i can submit my counselor’s letter in both counselor and teacher boxes? (I’d preferably not ask another teacher for a letter, if possible)

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I think you should ask another teacher to write you the second recommendation. It’s a good chance for you to show of your good qualities and prove how much your teachers love you so why not?

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She probably technically can, but I don’t think it’s a good idea at all.

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They are looking for 3 different voices. Some schools don’t need a counsellor “letter,” they just need the the counseling office forms about where you stand in relation to the class and course rigor etc. If that’s the case, I think it would be ok for this person to also be your teacher recommender. But if they want a true “letter of recommendation” from the counsellor, then you should ask another teacher for one as well. In that case, they want three different voices about you.

Another option would be to have a different counsellor to write the letter, if that is possible. Ask her.

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I would not use the guidance counselor as a teacher recommendation. I think you would be best served by having three positive voices speaking out on your behalf.

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I think you should find a second teacher to write the teacher LOR. Colleges are looking to see multiple voices speaking on your behalf, as previous posters have mentioned. I am certain there is another teacher who would be willing to write for you (but you probably should ask soon, since deadlines are approaching).

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Each LOR and each essay are a way to create a human out of the stats. Use each to its fullest. You’re lucky to have a counselor who can also refer to the student-teacher relationship. It will allow a better counselor rec. Get 2 more from teachers.

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Thanks for the advice, I will ask one more teacher then.