Question About Recc Letters

Applying to College
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<p>I plan on submitting an extra letter of recc from my piano teacher. She knows me very well on a musical level (obviously) but also has "insider" knowledge of my academics and roller-coaster personal life. I am certain she will add a dimension to my application my other recc letters won't be able to. </p>

<p>Here's the catch: She doesn't speak English. She has asked me to translate her letter into English and send it in. I also do not know anyone else who can translate it into English whom I also trust.</p>

<p>My question is, when submitting the letter, should I give a photocopy of her original letter and a note briefly explaining that it's a translation, or would that be unnecessary?</p>

<p>I know to some this may not seem like a big deal but, just in case, I want to play it safe.</p>

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<p>Are you sure you can't get anyone else to translate it for you? (parents or something?) Because colleges usually prefer that the student does not read the rec letter to make it more "real"</p>

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<p>Yes, I am certain.</p>

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<p>Then you're out of luck. I agree with frutiaspice. You really need someone else to translate it for you. Unless this language is very rare, surely you can find some professional or even multiple ones to help you translate. Area professors or teachers could. Colleges do like recs to be confidential.</p>

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<p>Ugh. Thanks for your replies, guys.</p>