<p>I'm applying to several universities through the CommonApp, and I've come to the point where I have to invite people to send letters of recommendation. How do I send letters of rec from people who aren't a school official? I have private music teachers and others who are willing to write me great recommendations, though I don't see an option to do so on the app. How can I do this, if it's even possible?</p>
<p>They do it the old fashioned way - they write a letter, copy it x times and stuff it into the pre-stamped and addressed envelopes that you have provided them - and then they all go to the Post Office. Since this isn’t a school rec, there is no form they need to fill out and include (although much of the same info would be useful - who they are, how long they’ve known you, how you compare to others they’ve taught, etc…)</p>
<p>Make sure their letters include your name, social security number and any ID number that the school has provided so it gets linked to your file quickly.</p>
<p>sergey: you should send ONE additional letter of recommendation maximum. Many rec letters are not wanted since they inevitably repeat each other. </p>
<p>If you are inclined to disbelieve this advice,then can I direct you to search “additional recommendations” on this very site.</p>
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<p>Agree with T26E4, 1 supplemental LOR max.</p>
<p>So… I should print out this (<a href=“https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013TeacherEval1_download.pdf[/url]”>https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013TeacherEval1_download.pdf</a>) form and give it to the non-school official I want to get a rec from?</p>
<p>And thanks for the advice, T26E4!</p>
<p>That’s fine. Or just a typed note is fine as well. It’s not the format that matters for the supplemental LOR, but the content.</p>