3rd recommendation for Yale, Harvard, and Columbia?

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<p>For freshman application, Yale, Harvard, and Columbia didn't mention whether or not they allow a 3rd recommendation (from a research mentor or debate coach, for example). Does anyone know if a 3rd recommendation would be OK?</p>

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<p>Curious about this as well; replying so I can easily access the thread for later. Except in my case, the third rec writer is another teacher at my school.</p>

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<p>Harvard:</p>

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<p>[Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/faq.html#15]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/faq.html#15)</p>

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<p>Thank you, lakersafan72. I will read the FAQ from the other colleges more carefully.</p>

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<p>They definitely accept additional recs. I had a 3rd rec sent by an alum who was involved in running the alumni reunions.</p>

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<p>Yes, an additional recommendation would be perfectly acceptable. In fact, Yale permitted the electronic submission of three teacher recommendations when I was applying during last year’s admissions cycle (which may still be the case). In total, I had six references submitted, actually, but I had a bit of a unique situation due to extensive moving.</p>