If you haven't yet built a relationship with this teacher, talk with him or her either after ... Do all this before you need a letter of recommendation. Make your request in person, NOT through e-mail ...

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 ...

Older applicants may feel self-conscious about seeking recommendation letters from former professors. Younger applicants may feel bashful about approaching supervisors at work. Fortunately ...