How important are they and how do you know who to ask to write a strong rec? What gives a teacher a great impression of you like "wow, this is one of the best (not necesarrily academically, but more curiosity/effort/enthusiasm aout the subject) students I have had in my teaching career. how do u tell if a teacher likes you and will proably write a great rec for you?
<p>Recommendations should be written by teachers who know you best, and who have a favorable impression of you. I'm sure that with a little thought, you can think of teachers who meet these criteria.</p>
<p>This is something that entering high school students should learn early on. Students who simply go through the motions of a class should not expect stellar recommendations. If students want teachers to comment on certain characteristics such as curiosity and enthusiasm, they should demonstrate such characteristics in class.</p>