<p>Today is the deadline and my 2nd teacher recommendation was "opted to paper submission"... I send her the e-mail weeks ago, giving her enough time to do it. Due to technical difficulties, she unable to submit it online. Does that mean I have no chance of getting into the Macaulay Honors Program because she opted to do it in paper submission today.....
Or can they still accept it? :\
Can I be rejected due to a teacher's irresponsibility?... I submitted all my application by December 1st. I made sure they got everything, etc. What do I do? What CAN I do?</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am not sure if you can do anything right now but I had this problem on Monday with my teacher, except she actually filled it out online but due to a glitch it said she was submitting it by paper. I used the live online chat feature when filling out my application and asked what would happen since the recommendation obviously wouldn’t reach there by the 15th, and the guy said as long as it’s postmarked by the 15th then they’ll accept it.</p>
<p>Since it’s already the 16th, I’m not sure what will happen but you should definitely try to get it sent out later today* or ask your guidance counselor to call. Or even use the live chat feature tomorrow, I think it opens at 9 and it’s located on the CUNY portal. (I’m not sure of the exact location because the site is unavailable, but its’ definitely still available after you click submit)</p>
<p>I really hope that everything works out for you because I was in such a hysterical state on Monday and I would hate for anyone else to feel that they wouldn’t get into a college because of someone else’s mistake.</p>
<p>Thank you so much Rissa. Your post made me feel so much better. I think it was postmarked by the 15th, although I’m not sure. I’m still worried. I send an e-mail to the Macaulay’s help desk (this was the first thing I did). I felt hysterical and scared (Especially since she will be filling out 4 more of my other applications). I’m still awaiting the e-mail from the Macaulay help desk. I’m basically on the edge of my seat waiting for the reply. I hope things work out for me ):</p>
<p>We called Macaulay because the portal still shows that our documents have yet to be received (transcripts, letters of recommendations). They told us NOT TO WORRY and that because they have been having portal problems, the documents have not yet been entered into their system. If you have any concerns, just call their office - they are VERY NICE.</p>
<p>Hey, do either of you know when we should receive admissions decisions?
I’m so anxious!!</p>
<p>p.s. Jabir, I’m sure it will work out… so far my experience with the CUNY staff has been really great!</p>
<p>May 15th. =] And be careful because all envelopes say “Congratulations.”</p>