<p>Good family friend is a long-time tenured professor, in the department I potentially want to study in. Will a letter of rec from him be that helpful? I don't want to be a bother or make him feel like I'm taking advantage of his kindness by asking. Thank you.</p>
<p>It wouldn’t hurt but what they really want is a recommendation from a high school teacher who will know what kind of student you are. I question whether the professor will be able to add anything other than a connection to U-M and a reference to your general character.</p>
<p>1) Is there a limit to how many letters of rec you can submit? I’ve read about Ivy applicants submitting letters from teachers, business leaders, politicians, et al., but unsure if Michigan is different.</p>
<p>2) Does the “high school teacher” letter of rec have to be a teacher from my high school or can it be a dual enrollment teacher from local university? I was considering enrolling in one the family friend’s sections this fall, which would bolster his ability to write about my capabilities in his department.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>