How important are letters of recommendation?

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<p>How important are teacher recommendations at top tier schools? I mean in comparison with transcripts, test scores, EC's, essays, etc.</p>

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<p>bumpity bump</p>

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<p>a really good one can really help. a really bad one can really hurt. other than that, most of them will just confirm that you are a good student, which won't help or hurt you very much.</p>

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<p>Recs are one of the most important factors and the one that is MOST overlooked by students. This is from a Harvard admissions officer.</p>