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@curiousjewel
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 • 3 years ago •
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LOR from Sophomore teacher?
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I did the first 2 years of High School in HS No. 1 and the last 2 years at another HS, say HS No. 2. Can I still ask for a LOR from my sophomore teacher at HS 1? Will that be seen as a strong LOR as any other teacher from HS No.2?

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@Jane_f
2 answers, 2 votes
 • 3 years ago

Totally! You should ask the one who knows you very well. Will that be a former teacher or current, it doesn't really matter for admission. Even more, if you ask for a lor your current teacher just because they're current, they may not write a great lor, and THAT may affect your application.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@curiousjewel3 years ago

Is there a specific format for LOR? As in should it have the school's seal on it along with the school's letter header?

@Jane_f3 years ago

You can find some examples in the internet. Typically, it is just a Word document with no headers since those letters are uploaded by teachers themselves on common app or coalition app.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@curiousjewel3 years ago

What about the other recommenders? Can I ask my friend to write it for me?

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@Jbean06
85 answers, 13 votes
 • 3 years ago

Personally, I'd ask both. If you can submit more than one, then two will look more impressive. And secondly, if you can only submit one, then you can submit the better letter, whichever one that is. Good luck, hope this helps!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@curiousjewel3 years ago

Thanks! What about other recommenders? Can I ask my friend to write it for me?

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