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High school students, it’s never too early to ask for recommendation letters. You will need at least two or three letters for your college applications and scholarship forms. It you had a particularly good experience with a teacher during the last school year – a subject in which you excelled, a significant class-project or a teacher with whom you bonded – don’t wait until the fall to ask for a letter of recommendation. The time is now!

While this information is significant for juniors in high school, freshmen and sophomore should also take note. The beginning of summer is a great time to ask a teacher for a recommendation for several reasons.

- Your experience is fresh in your teacher’s mind.
- Your teacher will most likely have more time to write the recommendation over the summer.
- Most students will ask for teacher-recommendations in the fall. Get your request in early.

Remember to save both an electronic and a hard copy of each letter. Plus, be sure to write your teacher a thank you note.