Problem with Teacher Recommendation that are Already Sent

<p>Hi everyone--I am currently facing a dilemma regarding my common app teacher recommendation forms.</p>

<p>A few weeks ago, I sent my teacher an envelope with all of the required materials such as pre-addressed and stamped envelopes, my resume, my cover sheet, etc. (she doesn't teach anymore and she preferred to mail the recommendations in). On the form itself, I checked the statement saying that I waive my right to access/read these recommendations. </p>

<p>My teacher sent all of the materials in, and today, I received an envelope from her that contained a copy of the recommendation because she told me she still wanted me to see what she had written. This is my favorite teacher and I knew she would write me a strong recommendation, which she did. </p>

<p>However, on the "ratings" portion of the form, I don't know if it was because she happened to accidentally overlook it or missed it or was in a rush, but she forgot to check anything under two of the categories for me (there are 15 categories total).</p>

<p>I am currently worrying over this--she told me she had already sent all of the forms, and I am not sure what to do. Will colleges look down upon this since some hold teacher recommendations to a very great value? I am applying to some pretty selective schools (Dartmouth, Princeton, UPenn, etc.) and I do not want to lower my chances in any way. Will they excuse this error on the teacher's part? Or would I have to get my teacher to somehow contact these colleges and clarify those two sections?</p>

<p>Any advice would be very much appreciated.</p>

<p>Is it possible that she didn’t know how to answer those? If not, then I would politely contact her and ask her if she meant to leave those blank. If she did not, then offer to give her your copy (make another for yourself to keep) plus another envelop and re-mail that in to the school.</p>

<p>I would forget it. If it was a glowing rec, that’s what the schools will care about, not whether she checked off all those categories.</p>