<p>I've read that 41 cent stamps would suffice for sending in each recommendation. Are they really sure? What if the envelope is extra bulkier or if the destination is on the other side of the country?</p>
<p>What size envelope are you using?</p>
<p>For 9x12 envelopes, less than 1 ounce (about 6 sheets of paper) costs 80 cents.</p>
<p>For regular letter envelopes (where you fold the paper into ~1/3rds), one 41 cent stamp will suffice.</p>
<p>A 41 cent stamp should suffice, but it is always best to over-prepare than under-prepare (having your teacher rec being sent back because you underpaid shipping by 11 cents will suck majorly, especially if it was sent out at the last possible day-postmarked at the deadline). I'd suggest to put 2 stamps anyway</p>
<p>oo. I was about to send 9 by 12 envelope with 41cent stamp.
Glad I asked. Thanks y'all.</p>
<p>Learn from my mistake! My 9X12 (which had all my teacher recs and couselor form/transcript + scholarships essay) was just returned to me becuase my 80cents didn't suffice. I then had to call Emory and write a letter to tell them what happened, sent the original envelope inside a giant envelope and sent it through the post office. I should have cost $1.41. From now on, I'm putting 4 41cent stamps or sending it through the post office!
p.s. it had probably 15 sheets of paper in it, so yeah a little on the heavy side i agree</p>
<p>my Ds ALWAYS over stamp, its worth the extra dollar or so for peace of mind</p>
<p>I like using a flat rate priority mail 9x12 envelope with a little lime green proof of delivery sticker. $4.60 for the flat rate envelope. It arrives in 2 or 3 days. 65 cents for the proof of delivery sticker, and if you go on the internet, you can type in the code number on the proof of delivery sticker and your email address and you will get an email when it is delivered to the college. $5.25 but so reassuring.</p>