<p>Hi everyone! I was just wondering if it would be okay to send in 3 rec letters to my colleges? Most require 2 teacher recommendations, so I have lined up my AP English teacher and BC Calc teacher to write those, but I was wondering if it would be overkill to also have my Orchestra director write one? I have known him since I was 10 and have a very good rapport with him, so I know he'd write a very personal, complimentary letter that could give a different perspective from my other academic teachers. Would it be okay for me to send in all 3 letters to my schools? Thanks!</p>
<p>Do they have limit on how many rec letters you can send? Ask the admission.
One more Rec wouldn’t hurt at all, and if it gives the admission office a different perspective of you, then go for it.</p>
<p>Okay great, thanks Paul! Most do have a limit, but I don’t think 3 letters would go over. It was more a matter of whether they’d appreciate the 3rd or be annoyed by having too many 
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<p>Okay
But, if they tell you that 2 is maximum, don’t send it</p>
<p>Perfect. Thanks!</p>
<p>The common app (or school web site) says how many are required and how many are allowed. Any one that “allows” 3 or more works, skip the orchestra teacher on the others (unless it’s going to be a great rec and the school only requires one core teacher, then maybe send the stronger of the two teachers and the orchestra one). </p>
<p>D and I just made a list for this yesterday as she has a very strong third rec that isn’t a core teacher too.</p>
<p>Also check your schools – I’ll bet not all require 2 LORs. Some want only 1, some want zero. DO NOT send those schools your 3 LORs.</p>
<p>One extra is fine, especially if it address a different non-academic area. I wouldn’t send more than that. </p>