Undergraduate admissions for Johns Hopkins: How many rec letters are needed?

Hi, I'm new here. I'm applying to Johns Hopkins for undergraduate studies. Can anyone tell me how many letters of recommendation they typically ask for during the application process? Also, any tips on who I should get to write them?

For undergraduate admissions at Johns Hopkins University, you are required to have two letters of recommendation, one from a guidance counselor and one from a teacher. This is the standard, although you have an optional third letter of recommendation that you can submit if you believe it will provide new and substantial insight into your character, academic achievement, or potential.

Recommendation letters provide the admissions committee with a deeper understanding of your academic and personal qualities. They're especially interested in your intellectual curiosity, energy, relationships with classmates, and impact in the classroom. Therefore, your letters should align with these qualities.

Your teacher letter should ideally come from a teacher in a core academic subject, such as English, math, science, social studies, or a foreign language, and from junior or senior year when your work is more advanced. This teacher should know you well, not just as a student who earns good grades, but as someone who contributes significantly to class discussions, helps others, or brings a unique perspective.

Your guidance counselor letter will speak more to your overall high school career, personal growth, and the role you play in the school community.

It's always a good idea to speak with these individuals early, provide them with a resume or bullet list of your accomplishments and meaningful experiences, and let them know why you're interested in Johns Hopkins to help them write a more tailored and compelling letter.

If you're considering a third recommendation, this could be from another teacher, a coach, an employer, or anyone else who knows you well. However, only include this if it provides different information or insight that your other recommendations do not. Admissions receives many applications and keeping your application concise but powerful is important.