Letters of Recommendation

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>I had a letter of recommendation written with my original application when I applied EA to ND back in the fall. It was from a teacher who knows me well and it was a good rec.... then I got deferred.</p>

<p>So I figured it would be good to have another letter sent. I asked another teacher of mine who I have gotten to know well over the first semester who happens to be an ND alum to write me a letter. I'm wondering if this was a good move/ if it will help my chances?</p>

<p>My ACT is 32, GPA is 3.83, my school is very competitive, and I'm involved in numerous extracurriculars, including captain of a varsity sport.... what do you think?</p>

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<p>Well "my school is very competitive" is what almost everyone says, doesn't make it true.</p>

<p>The ACT is acceptable but not amazing, I don't know about GPA cause idk if it's weighted or not, and "numerous" extracurriculars doesn't tell me much. Does that mean 2? or 20?</p>

<p>Do you have a lot of leadership and service? Did you write a good essay? That's what they are looking for.</p>

<p>I don't think the fact that the teacher is an ND alum will make any difference at all, and if I rememeber correctly I believe that they were very adamant that they only wanted ONE rec letter.</p>

<p>The stuff you are supposed to add for deferment are things like extracurricular success, awards won, better grades, new scores etc. I don't think just a new rec letter is going to change your file for the better.</p>

<p>And ND has a very high acceptance rate EA but a pretty low rate for RD so there won't be as many places.</p>

<p>You've got good stats, but you're going to need something to distinguish yourself if you want to get in.</p>

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<p>i would do it... you look like you are right there</p>

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<p>ND specifically says not to send extra things. It will just be a pain in the ass for admissions to have another thing to look at.</p>

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<p>well i understand what danbrenn is saying, as they state they only what one recommendation, but evidently u need to show a little more in ND's opinion and so a recommendation may do this</p>

<p>i would've said no if you were thinking of sending 2 recommendations in with your first application, but because you've been deferred i think that an extra recommendation would</p>

<p>a) show your continued interest</p>

<p>and</p>

<p>b) possibly show a different side of you not portrayed before</p>

<p>i would say yes, but make your own choice... i really think it would not hurt</p>

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<p>Call or e-mail your rep about this--or have your counselor do this. You might be able to find what is appropriate.</p>

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<p>Send them flowers. Or camp out on God Quad until they let you in.</p>