<p>Just wanted to follow up for all who commented on my daughter's quandry about which teacher to ask to write her recommendations. She had senior orientation this afternoon and her french teacher came over to her, gave her a big hug, and offered to write a recommendation for her without being asked. I think this is a very good choice --- and now so does my daughter.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, a few minutes later my daughter's guidance counselor, who knows D. very well, also gave D. a hug and told her that she is not going to be D's guidance counselor this year. D. has been reassigned to a GC who she has never talked to and barely even recognizes. What this means for her school recommendation is still up in the air - D. was so stunned by this news that she didn't really get clarification.</p>
<p>So, you win one, get thrown in the hopper on another.</p>
<p>Over30, It's up and down. It will be a month on Friday since the surgery. She's still pretty tired but definitely on the way to a full rebound. I think once she can start eating "real food" again (she's still limited to soft foods), things will improve rapidly. Thanks for asking.</p>
<p>carolyn - re GC changeover. This happened to S, also. But "original" GC stayed very much in the game, involved with writing GC letter; reviewing and commenting on essay drafts, available anytime we had question/concern. They kind of worked as a "team" as new GC was entirely new to our school so obviously didn't know the kids.</p>
<p>Now, in a nice way, I had asked the question of how it would work with a new GC who didn't have the "history" with DS. Perhaps this was the catalyst for the continued involvement, perhaps it was going to happen anyway. But you might want to make a similar friendly overture of some kind.</p>
<p>Jmmom, I'd forgotten that had happened to your son - thanks for reminding me. I've already written a nice little email to the old guidance counselor. She's a good person and we've had a pleasant relationship in the past, so hopefully some gentle persuasion will help. I didnt come right out and say "You MUST write her recommendation" but I did tell her how sorry I was to hear the news and asked if she could tell me the plan for making the transition go as smoothly as possible. </p>
<p>One plus is she already wrote a glowing recommendation for Amanda's application to the Earlham summer program. The old GC could probably update that very easily and pass it along to the new GC. We'll see what happens.</p>