Third Recommendation?

College Majors Theater/Drama Majors
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Hello! I’m a senior applying for a BA in Theatre/Drama at a few Common App schools this year. For context, I will be receiving a recommendation from my junior year English teacher and my Drama teacher. I believe that they will write strong letters since they know me really well and they have witnessed my growth as a student and as a performer.

I noticed that some of the schools I’m applying to will let me submit a third recommendation (since my Drama teacher’s recommendation will be used for the application into the theatre program). I was thinking of having my Spanish teacher write a recommendation since I did really well in her class and her letter would demonstrate more of my strengths as a student. How much does having this third recommendation impact my chances of getting into a school, namely Chapman? Thanks!

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D, Class of ‘23, submitted 3 letters of rec at schools that permitted it, and one was from a math teacher. Good luck!

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A third letter is generally intended to be from someone outside the school, such as an employer or supervisor or outside coach. Someone who can offer a different perspective. Unless they specifically ask for the third letter from another teacher, such a letter is considered redundant and unlikely to help your case. It won’t be the reason you’re rejected but nor will be the factor that tips the needle in your favor.

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You may be right. Thinking back, D had four letters. Two from school (both were academic) and two from theatre work outside of school. She must have had a school that allowed four.