<p>This year I co-started a special needs "buddy club" where members from the club basically hang with and tutor some of the 50-60 special needs students in our school. It is relatively new and will continue next year, so it's kind of my major contribution to the school. I had the special needs advisor write a reference letter explaining what I did and why it's a big deal, and the letter was sent yesterday. I started it and I'm involved in it, so I spend 2 hours a week in class and the advisor asked the specific teacher of the class for some feedback which she added. Basically, is this reference letter going to be considered and will it make any difference (in your opinions)? It isn't a required part of the application but I didn't think my app really conveyed what the club is all about or what I'm all about. I'm applying to CAS, so I was hoping that the later decision date might mean I might be early enough for it be considered. Any opinions/comments? What does Cornell think of reference letters? I understand how many applications they recieve and how difficult it is to put this together with my file, so will they even make the connection?</p>
<p>If you really feel that their knowledge of this club is going to really change the decision of your application from whatever it may be, then perhaps you should. But sending it before the date they give decisions will be way too close. If you’re going to send it, send it asap. You have no guarantee they will consider it, but if you want to send it, again, go right ahead.</p>