<p>Well, I would assume that it had to be a good rec since if you had opened it and it was not, she would not have been asked for the rec again. That is a trick used by some kids to scope out the recs and my making a fuss, she could be sending a message that this is a "no-no" and to intimidate anyone who is thinking of doing this. Word spreads in a highschool, and the fact that she did call the college sends a clear message that this would not work.</p>