College Applications [Video] Who Do You Ask For a College Recommendation? Written by College Coach Guest Authoron April 20th, 2018 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach college admissions advice, college applications, college recommendations, recommendation letters, If you will be applying to college next year, you will very shortly be in the market for teacher recommendations, and you may be wondering what teachers you should ask for these recommendations. Should you always ask the teacher who gave you the best grade? Not necessarily, says former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer Sai Somboon, as subject matter and relationships must also factor into the equation. Check out this installment of the College Coach video series, Ask the College Admissions Expert, for the answer to the question, “Who do you ask for a college recommendation?” And don’t forget to subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on August 19th, 2026 4 Ways to Make the Most of the UC Activities & Awards Section Read | Posted on June 16th, 2026 10 Ways to Make the Most of the Common App Activity List Read | Posted on June 10th, 2026 Soft Skills That Make STEM Applicants Stand Out
