Private colleges frequently ask for one or two recommendations from
teachers and a counselor recommendation (school report).
Some
colleges also welcome letters of
recommendations from coaches, employers, or others who know you well
outside of school.
Less
frequently a college might request a recommendation from peers or parents.
Larger
public universities are less likely to request any sort of recommendation.
Don't
forget to write a thank-you
to those who write for you!
Links
for more information:
Counselor
Recommendation or Secondary School Report
Teacher Recommendations
Sample
Cover Letter for Requesting Counselor Recommendation
Sample
Cover Letter for Requesting Teacher Recommendation