<p>As such, she hasn't been able to write me one until this week. Can supplementary recs be sent in after the deadline?</p>
<p>They only want ONE teacher rec ONE Counselor REC anything else is seen "as not being able to follow the rules"</p>
<p>I read that a supplementary rec can be sent <em>if</em> that supplementary rec provides a unique view beyond general classroom stuff; this professor doesn't know of my CCA's or my high school activities, etc. but would provide a unique perspective on my studies in linguistics.</p>
<p>where'd you read that?</p>
<p>It's not school specific; indeed you don't want to send in more recs than requested unless there is something particularly unique about a supplementary rec.</p>
<p>Salem1 needs to chill out... being accepted at NYU does not make one an expert on all things NYU. </p>
<p>I sent in an extra recommendation with my application. The worst that could happen I would think is that they don't read it. I was accepted to Stern so sending it won't in any way jeopardize your application methinks.</p>
<p>Yup, I'm crazy thinkin it's safer to follow printed procedures. I spoke to an Adcom on this specific topic and posted what I was told. I acknowledged it wasn't the end of the world as lots of kids applying via common app probably did send in more then one teacher rec. BUT it's a situation unique to NYU and to be well-versed in a schools application policy does not make me "an expert". Saying go ahead send in as much stuff as you want no matter what cause I sent extra stuff and got in, isn't what I'd call constructive advice. And I think it's harmful to others to quote a policy that doesn't exsist.</p>
<p>I was very clear that my situation as an example was entirely anecdotal. That being said, I felt that I could voice my opinion regarding this topic. I never spoke it to be true, or NYU policy; it was all clearly presented as what I thought to be true. </p>
<p>If it worked for me, then that would mean that I in fact was not labeled as "unable to follow the rules", and that it in fact wont make them automatically chuck your application in the bin without even reading any of it. They will probably read it, and should they find it to be bad or irrelevant, they'll reject you. But that is true of any documents you send in. Clearly your first post regarding supplementary recommendations was quite erroneous. </p>
<p>The difference between my post as yours, is that I speak what I think, and clearly label it as such. You speak as if you know everything, and consequently have an extremely unfriendly tone.</p>
<p>Didn't mean to sound unfriendly, if I was planning to send more than one recommendation and posted for advice, I'd want someone to give me honest feedback. </p>
<p>As for unfriendly tone ...."Salem needs to chill out"....not so nice..</p>
<p>Here are the direct quotes from the NYU website:</p>
<p>"Read and follow instructions. Please don't decide that you have a "better" way. We wouldn't ask you to do something in a certain way unless it was important that you do it that way."</p>
<p>"Don't send supplementary materials - unless you are applying to one of the programs that specifically requires an audition or portfolio as part of the admissions process. If such materials are not required for admission, they will not be considered by the committee."</p>
<p>I never said "don't send more than one recommendation they'll reject you...where'd you read that?" rather it was against their instructions. </p>
<p>If an applicant had two teacher rec's and one was good, the other great, and there was ANY chance they'd read the "good" one and toss the "great" one, it wouldn't be prudent to send both. That's common sense</p>
<p>At least I don't put words in other posters mouth...make derogatory comments and them call them "unfriendly" for posting what hopefully in the future will be seen as constructive insight into the unique NYU application policy.</p>