Our record for one applicant is 21 (that is too many, please don’t send us 21 letters of recommendation). A teacher, coach or volunteer coordinator who knows you well would be excellent choices. We ...

Ask for a recommendation letter from the teacher with whom you have the strongest rapport, Capezza suggests – not just someone who gave you a high grade. "That, to me, makes for a more powerful ...

Letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselors and other sources can help college admissions officers get a more complete picture of applicants. They give admissions offices a "third ...