Hi all, I am an in-state student with a 31 ACT, 3.42 UW GPA, 4.38 W GPA, 10 AP classes, mediocre extracurriculars, and pretty good essays. So here is my question: I applied by the EA deadline with one really good recommendation, and another teacher chosen but they have not started. Will my chances decrease if I only have one letter of recommendation? If I get the other teacher to finish theirs, it will probably only be average. What are my chances with one letter versus if I got two? Thanks!
My guidance counselors say that it’s better to submit fewer letters so that the admissions committee can focus on other stuff like ECs and essays, but idk.
Okay, thanks for the input!