So I applied to UMD, which goes through uses coalition, on Nov 1st. One teacher rec and one counselor rec is required. I planned on having a second teacher also send in his rec just to help a bit. They did get everything for my application on time except the second teacher rec, which for some reason still hasn’t made it. After speaking to an admissions rep, they told me that they don’t need the recommendation as it is not required. But, if I still wanted to add it to my application then I would have to ask my teacher to resubmit it. I wouldn’t mind asking again, but it seemed to me that the rep would rather just have them start on the application anyway instead of waiting any longer as it has already been a month. Is it too late? Since I already have one good rec, I can probably drop it. Or, should I still ask my teacher tomorrow to resubmit it as every single bit helps regardless of how late. Just a note: It is Dec 2nd, so it has been a month at this point, but the email I got from the rep was just a few days ago.
Ask to send again. But it isn’t required. It’s extra. So relax and apply to a back up in the meantime.