<p>I know it's probably a bit early to be thinking about this, but I'm planning on asking my honors chemistry/DE anatomy and physiology teacher for a recommendation. My problem is that I also want to ask my AP World teacher for one. These two are married, have the same last name and all, and I was wondering if this would be okay or appear odd in any way to colleges.</p>
<p>I don't know if it's necessary, but if any more information is needed I'll give it.</p>
<p>Hmmm…that’s an interesting situation. I feel like some colleges may not view that favorably because it may not be completely unbiased. Like they might go home and talk about it. And if they do that, they may also write similar recommendations, which wouldn’t help you either.</p>
<p>Yes, I thought about the two ending up being similar because of that. I suppose it’s just unfortunate for me that the two that I feel know me best in separate areas live in the same house, but I definitely have some time to think about it. Thanks, collegehappy. :)</p>
<p>I think that in the situation you’ve described the fact that they have the same surname or are married is irrelevant. I doubt very much that they talk “shop” to the point of comparing references, or that the admission committee would even try to figure out whether or not they are related. Then, in the extreme case, where one or the other feels uncomfortable writing the reference they will let you know.</p>
<p>Choose the teachers who know you best, who will make a good impression on the admissions committee, and who (you expect) will write a good review. Don’t worry about their personal history.</p>
<p>Not a big deal. Both my husband and I recently wrote recommendations for one of our former college students who is applying to grad school. We didn’t even know that each of us wrote recommendations for us until we received a lovely bouquet of flowers that she sent to both of us.</p>
<p>As long as each of the married teachers refers to different sources of information (when each observed you in separate settings), it should be fine.</p>
<p>I agree with most of the respondents: submitting a recommendation from each of a married couple is not a problem. I would expect them to be professional enough not to discuss you or their letters with each other, and if either had any doubts I am sure he or she would let you know in advance. The most important consideration is which teachers will give your the strongest recommendations.</p>
<p>When it comes time ask them about it I probably shouldn’t mention it at all. They both know me quite well and that’s what really matters. When I think about it, I really would trust them to be professional about it anyway.</p>
<p>@mediopolitto</p>
<p>Actually, the main reason I was concerned in the first place was because they share a very unique last name. xD</p>
When I think about it, I really would trust them to be professional about it anyway.</p>