When should I ask?

Applying to College
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<p>I asked two of my teachers to write me rec. letters.
I know that they didn't start yet because I didn't give them the common app material.</p>

<p>I was thinking about leaving everything till mid-November because I am still not sure which colleges I am applying to.</p>

<p>Should I give them the common app material now, even though I don't know which schools I want to apply to? And tell them to just photocopy everything as soon as i have my list?</p>

<p>Thanks guys!</p>

<p>P.S. My art teacher is writing an extra letter for me. Does she have to fill the Common App forms as well or does she just have to write a letter? I hope she could because I know that she will give a great rating..... Oh and is she supposed to put "Extra Rec. letter somewhere on the letter?</p>

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<p>Despite what teachers say about giving stuff to them two weeks before, they're going to be incredibly busy near mid-December with finals, etc. None of them want to work on their winter breaks. I say give it to them now and ask that they save a copy of the rec just in case you add on more schools.</p>

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<p>finalize your list asap. Then give the materials to your teacher. The longer you wait the more difficult it will be!</p>