Peer recommendation worth it?

Applying to College
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<p>hey everyone,</p>

<p>I'm thinking of applying to Dartmouth or Davidson (among others), and so I've asked a really good friend to write a reference for me.</p>

<p>Do you think it's worth it to send this to other universities? </p>

<p>I'm applying EA to University of Michigan, so should I send it along as a character reference, or would it irritate the admissions officers because they have to read something else? For what it's worth, I would quite like to send it, but I tend towards the slightly dumb view that the more, the better :P</p>

<p>Any insight would be appreciated,</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>No, only send it to colleges that require/recommend it.</p>

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<p>Agree with mom</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks.</p>

<p>Is there a specific reason why, other than it will be annoying to those reading my application?</p>

<p>The reason why I want to is because University of Michigan only asks for 1 teacher evaluation, so I thought another might not hurt.</p>

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<p>“Is there a specific reason why, other than it will be annoying to those reading my application?”</p>

<p>This is EXACTLY the reason why. UMich (Ann Arbor) is the only public school in the entire state that even requires ONE rec letter. You’re not a special case – piling more does not make your app stronger.</p>

<p>The old adage stands: “The thicker the file, the thicker the kid”</p>

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<p>Another extremely strong LOR that address other things about you from a teacher, supervisor, mentor, etc. might be helpful. From your friend? No.</p>

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<p>Ok, thank you for your help!</p>