<p>Just wondering... How many of you submitted the optional reference form? I asked a ninth grade teacher who knew me throughout high school to write this recommendation. Do they care about this recommendation less than the others, or do they "weight" it equally? I suppose not, since they don't have those intense check-boxes... but do any of you know how important this rec is?</p>
<p>It is important if it adds a new dimension to your application or says something that was not evident from the rest. There are no check boxes because it does not have to be from a teacher, not because it's less important.</p>