Which Teacher(s) should I ask for recommendation?

Applying to College
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<p>So, basically I have three teachers in mind for their recommendation, but I don't know which two should I ask.</p>

<p><strong><em>I understand this is a very personal thing, but I really want to hear you guy's opinions on this</em></strong>*</p>

<p>Teacher A:</p>

<p>Mr. A is my current AP Physics teacher. He likes me, in fact, he likes everybody in his class. I performed okay in his class, and I have a good connection with him. I did not participate much in class but I joined a lot of activities that he organized. I have him both junior year and senior year. </p>

<p>Why am I asking him? Because everybody is asking him. He is like the most popular teacher in the school.
Why not? Same here, when everybody is asking him, you recommendation may not shine that much. </p>

<p>Teacher B: </p>

<p>Mr.B is my Chemistry teacher in sophomore year. He likes me, and I also have a good connection with him. He knows the most about me . Same here, I did okay in his class (not much participation) but I always find him for help on homework. I mentioned this because I don't expect they will write somethings like "Best student in 10 years". NO, I will never be that kind of genius. I met him in the library several times, and we briefly chatted. </p>

<p>Why am I asking him? He is supportive, and in my mind, he is a nice teacher!
Why not? Because he is my sophomore year teacher, and maybe I think I am not those students who really stand out to him.</p>

<p>Teacher C:</p>

<p>Ms. C is my current AP English teacher. She does not know me that much yet because it's still the beginning of the school year. But I have already participated A LOT in her class, and showed my best side to her. I believe she likes me and there were times she said "Good job" to me. She knows the least about me among the 3 teachers. </p>

<p>Why am I asking her? Everybody says she is the best English teacher in my school (and I agree with that), and I have done my best in her class so far.
Why not? We haven't develop a connection yet, and she knows the least about me among the 3.</p>

<p>So which two should I choose? Every teachers has their advantages!!!!! Thank you! </p>

<p>Possible combination:</p>

<p>AB, AC, or BC</p>

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<p>Ac .</p>

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<p>Why don’t you get all three?</p>

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<p>BEcause my school allows only 2 teachers per student</p>

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<p>What do you plan on majoring in?</p>

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<p>Definitely not C. I’m guessing this is your first time having her, so by the time you need to ask for the rec, she’ll only have known you for like 3 months.</p>

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<p>@salsapenguin: pertaining to engineering. But I prefer a good recommendation from a non-science teacher rather than a so-so recommendation from a science teacher. </p>

<p>@pch340: I see your point. Thanks for answering.</p>

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<p>@ckpckp1994 That is so weird… but I would have to say AB</p>

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<p>Okay, now I can see a trend here:
AB:2
AC:1
BC: 0</p>

<p>Why everybody picks A?</p>

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<p>A & B are both science teachers - “AC” was probably picked as an option that provides diversity in subject (in which case, “BC” is equally good as an option). The two people who recommended AB are recommending that you choose the teacher(s) who know you best and like you.</p>

<p>What happens at your school if someone wants to apply to a school that requires three rec letters?</p>

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<p>But Teacher B is my Sophomore year teacher, would that be bad though?</p>