<p>I can do SATs and ACTs; I have gone toe to toe with the subject tests; I even enjoy writing many an essay.
But recs??? Scary!!!
Advice on how to ask for one, how to ask if the teacher thinks he or she can give you a good one? I'm not an "out of control" student or anything, I'm sort of on the quiet side, good grades, pretty great papers...
and I really, REALLY want to get into my reach school.</p>
<p>Oh, never mind, just noticed the huge <em>important</em> post on asking for recs.
Sorry!</p>
<p>Why don’t you ask your teacher “would you feel comfortable writing me a recommendation for _____ university?” That way if they feel like they don’t know you well enough and/or won’t be able to write you a good rec, they could say no. Also if you’re a bit on the quiet side (I am too), it’s time to step up the participation senior year (if you’re gonna ask one of your current teachers for a rec anyway). They can’t really write about a person who just sits there. </p>
<p>Good luck getting into your reach school! :)</p>
<p>Ahhh late post. Oh well.</p>