<p>How much does the “subject taught” effect the impact of a teacher rec?</p>
<p>Intuitively, I think we all have a bias towards core subject (i.e. math, science, history, writing/literature) teachers. Because recommendation are largely testimonials of character, I would be inclined to say that it does not really matter so long as the letter is strong and candid.</p>
<p>Which is more important? What they say about you, or how they say it?</p>
<p>I have a Journalism teacher that writes very journalistically. Short, terse, concise, and not very descriptive. </p>
<p>My AP Euro teacher wrote much more, and much more descriptively. However, she can’t say as much about my leadership.</p>
<p>My journalism teacher has seen my leadership abilities, but just said that I have them, instead of showing why I have them. (I read it because he allows all his editors to see theirs.)</p>
<p>i am not too sure about penn, but i know some schools prefer that the teacher be more recent, 11th or 12th grade so that the examination of your character is based on more recent experiences</p>