LoR

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I understand that there should be only two letters of recommendation: one from a science/math teacher and one from a humanitarian teacher. I am not sure if it would be wise to submit three letters, but I am really stuck between two teachers for science. Should I send just one or both? My first LoR would be from my AP Chemistry teacher who had me for honors chemistry and NEVER though I would change so much over the summer. (I used to party way too much and didn't really care about school, but I COMPLETELY changed and now have a 95 in AP Chemistry.) The other teacher I just met this year. I have the worst bio honors teacher. (He barely teaches you.) So I go into the other bio honors teacher's room and get her help after school, before EVERY test, and have a 97 in bio honors because of her. So they could both write me VERY good LoR's - AP Chemistry teacher could talk about change and PASSION for science, but bio teacher could talk about determination and hard work. What's your guys' call? If you think I could send in both without ****ing off admissions, then I will.</p>

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<p>Of course you can send supplemental letters of recommendation.</p>

<p>Matt's blog says (here:">http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/the_freshman_application/supplemental_materials.shtml)):&lt;/a>

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Extra recommendations. If you feel an extra recommendation would show an important additional side of you not already covered, you may send in an additional letter of recommendation. This in general would not need to be on an MIT recommendation form from the application; a separate sheet of paper is most common. In general, third recommendations from a teachers do not provide much additional insight; the most helpful supplemental recommendations come from people who know you well outside the classroom. Some helpful extra recommendations I've seen have come from research mentors, youth group leaders, coaches, and bosses. If you decide a third recommendation is necessary, have your recommender send this via US Mail to MIT Admissions, and be sure your full name and date of birth are included.

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Your concern should be presenting the best application possible, not making the admissions officers angry. They will not be angry if you send an additional recommendation letter, but you should certainly think carefully about whether this will indeed be an asset to your application.</p>