<p>Would it be acceptable for me to get recommendations from second semester teachers? Considering that second semester starts now, and applications are due March?</p>
<p>I was in a lot of big lecture classes first semester, and I think I'd be able to get better recs this semester... </p>
<p>If I do use second semester recs, when would be a good time to ask for them?</p>
<p>What I have been told is that if you have grad students/TAs that you know more, get them to send in a supplemental rec; but the prof should still write the main rec. Second semester recs, I have been told, should only be used if you really see no other option. I was given the time of around Feb 10-15 to ask for the recs, but I realize some profs. may want to know earlier so just try asap.</p>