Recommendations/References for College Freshman

Career Opportunities & Internships
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Hi everyone,

I’m applying for a program over the summer, and the application fee is coming up in mid-November. The application asks for two letters of recommendation. I’m curious as to whether it’s best to get recommendations from college professors/mentors or from high school teachers. I feel as though because high school teachers knew us for longer, they would be able to do better recs/references, but at the same time, I have changed and grown in the few months I’ve been in college, and I think some of my mentors would be able to better attest to that. Any thoughts?

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What types of skills and experiences does the program seek or require, and who can best describe your strengths in those areas? You could always approach your professors and have a conversation about the program. Ask them if they feel they can write a strong letter based on the program description and what they know about you. Most will be honest, and that will answer your question.

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What kind of program is this? Is it like an internship program kind of thing? I haven’t heard about many programs that require recommendations.