ohayhamza

I'm going to be applying soon, and I was wondering if it mattered what subject the teacher taught? For example should I be asking my English and Math teachers, or any teacher I'd like? Thanks.

maryjane69

Ask teachers that taught in the field you are interested in. For example if you are applying to the Arts and Sciences college, ask you science or math teacher. It just gives you an extra edge, not a necessity though.

unicornbubbles

It would be best if you got letters from professors in your field but if you can't get those professors to do it, it's not a deal breaker. I got in with letters if recommendations from professors not in my field and still got in.

oldfort

Get LORs from 11 and 12th grade teachers. If possible, one from math/science and another from a humanities teacher. No need to get one from someone outside of your high school, except if you want to submit additional LORs.

mikeyc765

You should get your letters from those who know you best and can write the best. For example, while my physics teacher in high school was awesome, I did well in his class, and we had a good relationship, my guidance counselor warned me he tended to write short ones. So I went with my AP Stats teacher who I also knew well and had a reputation for writing exceptional recommendations. If you have good relationships with all your teachers, try to go with 11th/12th grade teachers from a variety of subjects. If you are applying to Engineering, I would modify that and try to get two recommendations from math/science. I do think though what matters first and foremost is if they know you well and can write well and I would prioritize that over the subject they teach.

oldfort

Some colleges do highly recommend to get LORs from 11th and 12th grade teachers. It is easier if you just ask your 11th and 12th grade teachers, then you could submit same LORs to all colleges.