<p>Do teachers have to write the rec translation on a piece of paper or type it to a computer?</p>
<p>Most colleges provide you with a form for your teacher recs; your teacher would just need to complete this form. If the college that you want to apply to does not ask for such a form, then the rec is formless and your teacher can either hand-write it or type it (which would probably be the better option).</p>
<p>thanks for replying but what I meant was another thing. Both my english and french teacher wrote the recs (using the common app) but the french one wrote it in italian. Does my english teacher has to type the translation or fill another app that will be sent along with the original one?
Also, do I have to keep the original rec and send a copy to the colleges?</p>
<p>If your English teacher just needs to translate the Evaluation part (please write whatever you fell is important about this student...), it would be enough to simply type the translation. If the whole form needs to be translated, then it would be more convenient to fill out another app with the translation. In the end it doesn't matter, just do whatever is more convenient. Just be sure to state who did the translation and how to contact that person (e-mail or phone) </p>
<p>To your last question. I am not really sure of that myself, but I had my teachers do the recs, photocopy them, and give them to me in sealed and signed envelopes, and my teachers kept the original rec.</p>
<p>thank you :)</p>
<p>doesnt there need to be a signature from the teacher to make it official?</p>
<p>Yes, I think that the teacher who translates has to sign the translation.</p>
<p>I don't think you are even allowed to see your teacher recs until matriculation. Remember, on the common app forms, you gave pledge and signed the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act that strictly such practices?</p>