Hi all,
I noticed that some colleges require 1 recommendation and then 1 rec is optional. If I have 1 really strong rec and then the other is from a teacher that has only known me since the beginning of senior year, should I only send 1? Or are the more perspectives better?
I got a great piece of advice from my high school counselor — just because schools say its optional doesn’t mean it is. In other words, send everything you possibly can to the schools you’re applying to — it shows commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm. It can also give them a better perspective on who you are. You should absolutely include the second recommendation.
thanks for the input, I’ll definitely do that.
2 if 3 is possible go for 3!