<p>So I submitted my application a week ago, and turned in my envelopes/forms to my teachers and counselor about a month ago. Just now, as I am beginning to fill out forms for my RD schools, I have this bad feeling that I forgot to check the box that says I waive my right to see the rec. If I am right, how bad would this be? Of course, I could have done it all right and am just worrying now for no reason. Is there a way to send in a letter to Stanford saying that I waive my right, or would that look silly? If I called the admissions office, could they tell me if I did in fact check the box or not? </p>
<p>I doubt this would be a factor in an admission decision. </p>
<p>All it means, I believe, is that you could ask to see your teacher recommendations sometime in the future, and Stanford would have to oblige. It just is a hassle for Stanford if you may ask, but I don't see how this would have an impact on admissions.</p>
<p>jackberm, actually admissions offices have a bit of a red flag go up if they see you have not waived, because their concern is that your recs may not be candid as a consequence. So you should definitely email Stanford and let them know (include your name, school, common app number at a min). Let them know you are not sure if you waived, and that you want to waive. They may accept the email, or ask you to send a letter, but either way, it's better you contact them about it.</p>
<p>^ I understand your point about the candidness of the recommendations if you don't waive your right. But, do the teachers that write and send your recommendations know that you've not waived this right?</p>
<p>I agree with you, Ailey, that if jackberm is concerned about it, he could send the admissions office an e-mail to correct the problem.</p>
<p>Yes my teachers did send it. When I asked them if they remember if I checked the box they had no idea. I am more worried about Stanford thinking that I didn't waive my right on purpose and thus "helped" my teachers write the recs. My counselors have always encouraged us to waive our right because it adds credibility to the recs.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice everyone. I emailed Stanford about it, so hopefully I will get a human reply sometime next week.</p>