If you are applying to college, a summer program, or scholarship, you may be asked to provide one or more Letters of Recommendation. There are a few things to consider before asking for a Letter of Recommendation:
For college applications, please check each college admissions website to verify that a Letter of Recommendation is required or recommended, how many, who should write the letter, and the deadline.
California State Universities (CSUs) and University of California (UCs) DO NOT require a Letter of Recommendation (if a supplemental application is required for your intended major at one of these universities, you may be asked for a Letter of Recommendation).
If you do need a Letter of Recommendation, consider the following process:
Ask your teacher and/or counselor in person if they are able to write you a Letter of Recommendation.
Keep in mind that you should ask them at least two weeks in advance, if not earlier, as they receive many requests throughout the school year.
If they agree to write you a letter, submit a Letter of Recommendation request for your teacher using their preferred method.
Be sure to add your recommenders in Common App or send them a link to where the letter needs to be sent - letters are not handed to the student to send in, most (if not all) need to be electronically sent in by the recommender
See below for links to request a counselor Letter of Recommendation.