<p>I was thinking of sending a third recommendation to Yale from a member of my church who has seen me active there. I think it could be useful since my counselor and teachers don't know that facet of me. I've heard mixed response about this. One Yalie discouraged me but a Pton admissions officer said that it could have its merit if it presents something that the other recs did not show. </p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>If it's outstanding.
And only if it shows another aspect of you that you don't touch on in your application.</p>
<p>Agree with waldorf. It is says something new and if it says it the utmost glowing terms, I would send it in.</p>
<p>How do I send in a third recommendation? Is there some special form?</p>
<p>could it hurt you to send in a third?</p>
<p>if you're going for regular decision, I would go for it. however, if you're going into SCEA, you can always use it for later if you get deferred (68% get deferred) to show interest. one rec isn't going to be a dealbreaker.</p>
<p>I was in a very similar situation (not so much involving a church, but i got a rec from a club adviser that knew me in a very different context than my teachers and expressed some of important abilities of mine in her rec), and i included a third rec. I think it was a good idea. </p>
<p>They discourage it bc, as this site proves, people tend to get crazy about their applications. If they didn't strongly caution against sending supplemental recs, there would be that bonkers CC-er who sent in 25 supplemental recs. I think one good one that isn't redundant and contributes meaningfully to your application is perfectly acceptable. </p>
<p>Also, i think it would be a bad decision to 'save' a good rec in case you get deferred. Your application, SCEA or otherwise, should be as complete as you can make it.</p>
<p>Where I can I get a form for a third recommendation?</p>
<p>bump.......</p>
<p>I think it can be just a personal/business letter format.</p>
<p>i don't think so... they say in their website that they ask for two not three.. and ur showing that u don't follow directions.</p>
<p>Could you provide a link?</p>
<p>Applying</a> to Yale College | Frequently Asked Questions | Office of Undergraduate Admissions</p>
<p>Thanks. Good bit of information to consider. Although my third rec would have been from a non-teacher. I wonder of other Ivies share this policy.</p>
<p>AP930 i emailed the admissions rep about a similar situation (i'm considering a 3rd rec from a 9th grade history teacher who is a club advisor) and she said that although they don't reccomend it, people still do it, and that if you think it will add/not repeat then you can if you want to but to make sure you label it as "supplemental" on the envelope.</p>