Teacher Recommendations (Who to ask...)

Applying to College
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<p>Hi
I know that most people recommend asking teachers who know you very well. But if you’re planning to go into the pre-med field, is it better to ask a core class (math, science, english, history) teacher rather than a elective teacher?
The two teachers I was going to ask were my choir teacher (who i’ve known for 3 years) and my chemistry teacher (who i’ve known for 2 years). They know me really well and my chemistry teacher even came to me personally saying that he wanted to write it for me.
I’m really committed to activities that involve music, so my choir teacher has a good opinion of me. I know I’m going to ask my chem teacher for sure but I was debating between my choir teacher and my english teacher (who doesn’t know me as well).</p>

<p>id really appreciate your comments (: thanks!</p>

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<p>It’s not a matter of a core class teacher being better, but rather being required. For example, the common app teacher recommendation form states the following:</p>

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<p>Most colleges probably require recommendations to be from teachers of academic subjects (but check the college websites to be sure). You could always submit your choir teacher’s recommendation as an additional supplement, but if a school requires a certain number of recommendations, these should be from teachers in academic subjects. </p>

<p>Some schools are also more stingy in what kinds of subjects they allow, such as not allowing language teachers or requiring a math or science teacher. Again, be sure to check each college’s website to confirm.</p>

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<p>If you are expecting a stellar recommendation from the choir teacher, I would send that as an additional recommendation. But get the required ones from academic teachers.</p>

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<p>Because Math was a weak point in my DD’s profile she got a rec from her Jr. year Pre-Calc teacher.It was a wonderful letter. It’s a good idea to put a personal touch on the numbers aspect of your file if you have a weaker area.</p>

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<p>Obviously not your English teacher, judging by your grammar usage in the title.</p>

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<p>thanks everyone (:</p>

<p>and sg12… uhm this is a post not an essay and it doesn’t have to be perfect… are you one of those people who use perfect grammar on AIM? - - ; seriously?</p>

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<p>Spot on advice.</p>

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<p>Sorry loveairisu I was totally joking. Recommendations are more about personal relationships anyway. Science and English would give good variety for your recs and would show that you are a well-rounded student.</p>