- Iroquois High School
- College Planning
Do I need letters of recommendation from teachers and when do I ask?
Most four year colleges will like to see letters of recommendations, and many schools will require them. We recommend that you ask three teachers for letters. You will want to ask teachers at the beginning of your senior year. Letters can take up to four to six weeks to complete, so asking at the beginning of the year will ensure that you don't miss deadlines. Also, when you are asking for letters it will be helpful if you provide them with something in writing about yourself, you can use a Resume, or our Letter of Recommendation Form.