Class participation in recommendations?

Luminouzz
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:05:16 +0000

I’m unsure about who to ask for my letter of recommendation. My sophomore English teacher knows me the best. We have worked together on several writing contests (state and national awards). We often talk at lunch. However, though she knows me well, she doesn’t remember much about me as a student. I was mostly quiet in her class, so she has said she will focus on our outside relationship.

My junior English teacher knows me better as a student. She said I was a talented writer, and I participated often. She has edited one of my stories. However, she doesn’t know me well outside of class.

Who should I ask for my recommendation? Is it a problem if my sophomore teacher doesn’t mention my participation in class? Do top colleges want to hear about how students participated a lot?