Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior interested in NYU's undergraduate business program. Could anyone let me know how many letters of recommendation I should be submitting for the application?
For NYU's undergraduate programs, you are required to submit one counselor recommendation and one teacher evaluation.
The counselor recommendation should come from your high school guidance counselor and it generally covers your overall academic performance, involvement, and impact in your high school.
The teacher evaluation is typically from a teacher who knows you well, who you have had for a major academic subject, and who can speak to your academic skills and ways of thinking. Since you are applying to a business program, it might be advantageous to get a letter from a teacher in a related field like economics or mathematics, but a strong recommendation from any subject teacher who knows you well can be effective.
Make sure your recommendations provide a complete picture of you as a student and person. The goal of the letters of recommendation is to provide admissions officers with a holistic view of your character, achievements, and potential. Good luck with your application!
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