Teacher recs? What should I do?

Applying to College
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<p>I asked two teachers in September/October for recs. One had it done by October 10th (great letter too), the other keeps promising me it'll be done, but it still isn't yet. I want to get everything handed in before Christmas Break (2 weeks), so I'm not sure what to do. I was thinking about asking a teacher I had in 8th grade for Honors Earth Science (high school credit class). I'm majoring in adolescent ed: earth science, so I was thinking it might be a good idea. This teacher moved up to the high school and I have kept a relationship throughout. This year particularly, I have been going to her class a lot when I have to stay after (I have early release and no liscense yet to drive myself back to school). So I've gotten to know her pretty well and she knows me pretty well. Would colleges look down on this, since I had her 4 years ago, even though she knows me well (and is actually helping me with some projects for ap enviromental, so is seeing my academic abilities this year)? I'm not applying to any too difficult schools (SUNY Oneonta, Cortland, Oswego, New Paltz, CW Post, and Hartwick). This way I have a letter in case the other teacher doesn't have it done in time, or just an extra letter to send...</p>

<p>Thanks =]</p>

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<p>i dont know if colleges would want you to submit a letter from a teacher you had in 8th grade. If ur one teacher does not complete the form soon then try and ask a different one you have had in high school</p>

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<p>Also, the schools I’m applying to are only asking for one recommendation, so it would be an extra.</p>

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<p>Usually you ask a teacher you had in 11th or 12th. However, since it is “extra” then perhaps it’s more of a character reference. However, how’s your college counselor? Seems to me that if a teacher agreed to write a rec they should follow through.</p>