<p>I'm not sure if I need teacher recommendation for UIUC..
I heard that it is not required..
but it seems like many people are submitting one anyway..
is it better to have teacher recommendation?</p>
<p>Not only are recommendations not required, they dont even get looked at.</p>
<p>If you do submit them, you can only hurt yourself by making them think you cant even follow simple instructions. I would suggest against submitting them.</p>
<p>Seriously, don't send them. They don't want them. Any recommendations you send will be tossed into the trash.</p>