Who should I get a letter of recommendation from?

Letters of recommendation are most meaningful if they are written by a person who knows the applicant in question well or has known him/her for a long time and has a positive opinion of him/her e.g. teacher, principal or other school staff member. Unless multiple letters are required, a coach should not be used. 

You do not need to get one of these unless it is asked from you during your school application. 

A letter of recommendation should never be written by a family member.

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