Waiving right to access?

Applying to College
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<p>I chose not to waive my right to access (accidentally misread the purpose of it) and I've read that it's no big deal mostly but some people say it is. If anybody has experience with this, how did it turn out for you?</p>

<p>Btw, I haven't seen any of my apps so I haven't really influenced them in any way...so the only reason why I'm worried is that if there IS any penalty/disadvantage, I'd feel it'd be unfair.</p>

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<p>There’s a lot of rumors about whether it’s bad. Please say that if you waive your right, colleges think that teachers won’t be allowed to give you a copy or have you see the recommendation the teacher fills out. This makes the teacher be more candid in their discussion of you/your abilities. If you DON’T waive your right, teachers will know that you can view your recommendation and therefore, not want to say anything bad about you. </p>

<p>Here’s the lowdown though:
If you’re a good student, your recommendation comes from a teacher where you got a good grade, and the recommendation MATCHES what your grades are, then you’re fine! Don’t worry about. BUT if you have not so great grades but your teacher gave you a dazzing recommendation, it might be a cause for speculation. </p>

<p>If you’re really worried about it, there are two things you can do.

  1. If you haven’t sent out online recommendation requests to teachers and your teachers are willing to do a paper version, you can print out a blank copy of the teacher evaluation form (found on the common-app homepage). On it, there is a section where you have to waive your right and you can just check off the “YES” box. This is the same for the Secondary School Report sent from your counselor if your counselor is willing to do a paper version. </p>

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<li>Print out a copy of either the teacher recommendation or counselor form and cut out the waiver part, waive your right, and mail it to each of the schools.</li>
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