How to get a counselor recommendation?

bookworm346
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 23:40:27 +0000

I’m a current junior, and some of the schools I’m applying to (Northwestern and WashU) require a letter of recommendation from a school counselor. I go to a somewhat large public school, and I’m not particularly close with my counselor. I have spoken with her before to arrange my high school schedule so I can also take classes at a local liberal arts college. She knows that I take advantage of rigorous AP courses and a few college courses, but should I do more so she can get to know me better? I guess she knows from my grades and courses I’ve sought out that I’m a diligent student who’s interested in learning, but do schools expect a more personal perspective from the counselor?