<p>So, my AP U.S. teacher threw me for a loop and handed me a folder with 11 copies of the recommendation he wrote for me, which I thought I would never see. Surprised as I was, he told me to mail them out myself with his return address at the school.</p>
<p>The problem is, there is some incorrect information in the rec, which is why I feel really blessed that I got to see it at all. He says that I am the "coeditor" of my lit mag, when in fact I am editor in chief. When I asked him to write my recs, I handed him a copy of my activity sheet, which clearly stated my position.</p>
<p>Will colleges freak out about this discrepancy and think that I'm the one who is exaggerating her position? Should I just white-out the "co" and make it say "editor"? Or should I ask him for an entirely new set of recommendations (when he will have to re-copy and sign each one of them again)? I don't want to cause too much trouble, and I don't want to look ungrateful for his writing them for me. I'm definitely grateful.</p>
<p>That's what I thought to do first, but how would it look to have my activity sheet say "editor in chief" and my rec to say "coeditor"? I don't want to look like I'm lying, and I'm afraid it may result in that.</p>
<p>I think you should leave it, I really do. If it is ever a question, you can clarify it then. It's a small thing that probably will not be noticed, but whiteout on a rec would be glaring, and you don't really need to annoy the recommender any further.</p>
<p>You should thank the teacher for showing you the recommendation and say how great it was in general and that it was a wonderful procedure to follow because you found a "correction." </p>
<p>Then explain that you are editor-in-chief, not co-editor.</p>
<p>Any decent teacher would immediately say that he will correct the letter. And if he doesn't want to, then take the letters and mail them.</p>
<p>First, the distinction is very minor, and whether you are the single editor or a co-editor, the position is basically the same either way, and would demonstrate the same leadership qualities or whatever other qualities admissions associate with this type of EC. I doubt they are going to split hairs over something like this. It will look worse or at least messier to white it out.</p>
<p>Colleges know that teachers make mistakes. I would just leave it. If they have questions, they will probably call either you or your GC. </p>
<p>I did have my principal write a reccommendation for me when I applied, and he handed it to me, asking me to correct any errors. I did and he rewrote it, but if the reccommendation is great besides this one error, I would leave it alone.</p>
<p>I had a similar, yet slightly bigger problem. My teacher asked for a sheet with my activities on it. However, he mistakingly put that I am an Eagle Scout, when I am really just working on it. So, I went up to him and had him fix it. Its not hard, just talk to your teacher.</p>