Letters of Recommendations... Asking for them and Protocol

Transfer Students
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<p>Is it just me or does anyone else not like asking for them? I feel like I'm being such a bother on my professors, especially when I need 7 or so. I asked three professors, all said yes. One I am dropping off addressed/stamped envelopes for, so he'll send them. The other two though... What do I do? </p>

<p>I just asked and they said yes. I'm assuming, and hoping, they are just writing a single letter that I can photocopy and send/fax to the schools but/or is it better for each letter to be personalized to the school? I feel like that would be an immense burden so I'm wondering if that's expected. </p>

<p>Also, is it safe sending these letters out before submitting application? I want the whole month so I can do multiple essays and decide the best. In the meantime I'm sending transcriptions and letters and etc. Nothing should get lost right? =/</p>

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<p>I have the same problem–I’m submitting all my school forms now because mail is somewhat unreliable and I want it done ahead of time. On the other hand, I’m probably not going to submit my online Transfer Common Application until a day or two before each deadline.</p>

<p>I think each school could form a file on you based on the applicant ID labeled on every page of each school form. If you’re truly concerned, you could just call each school and ask.</p>