Question About Waiving Right to See LORs--Technicality?

Applying to College
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<p>I own a book titled 'The ultimate college acceptance system : everything you need to know to get into the right college for you' by Danny Ruderman. It's actually quite helpful (IMO), however on p. 184 it says this:</p>

<p>"Final Note: Sometimes college applications ask if you want to waive the Buckley amendment. This amendment allows you to see your college files, including your recommendations. It's a good idea to waive this right because admissions people will then feel more confident about the honesty of your recommendations. However, just because you waive your right to see your college files does not mean that you can't see your recommendations before they are sent, if your teacher allows it."</p>

<p>see the following link for proof:
The</a> Ultimate College Acceptance ... - Google Books</p>

<p>Is this true? Does such a technicality exist?</p>

<p>P.S. When I ask for LORs I plan to waive the Buckley amendment, ask my teachers/guidance counselor to send them and include their return address. I have no intent of ever looking at my LORs. I was just wondering, because it seems strange.</p>

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<p>Yes, that is allowed. I waived my rights to see them but my teachers offered to show them to me and I did take them up on the offer. If the teacher is comfortable with it, then you can look at it. Waiving your rights simply means that you can’t demand to see them.</p>