<p>Should I marticulate my rights to look at my letters of recommendation? I don't really know what people usually do here, nor do I know if it matters beyond making sure that my recommendations reflect well upon me (which I'm not worried about)</p>
<p>I think the word you’re looking for is “waive.” The general consensus is that recommendations carry more weight if you waive your right to see them because admissions will assume that your teacher will be more candid.</p>