<p>I've sent reminders about the application deadlines to my professors. But they are still not submitting the letters. I have a strong feeling that they probably won't be able to submit my letters before the application dealines. </p>
<p>Do schools accept letters if they arrive after the deadline? Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>I’m wondering the same thing…</p>
<p>My professor told me, in mose cases the application deadlines are not recommendation letter submission deadlines. Most universities assume references need a couple of weeks to write recommendation letters. So take it easy and send emails to admission coordinates if you want.</p>
<p>There are multiple threads on this topic. Basically, admission committees are staffed by faculty. They understand that each faculty member receives numerous LOR requests all with similar deadlines. As long as the LORs are submitted before the end of their review period, you should have no problems</p>
<p>One of my applications was submitted on time with all the relevant documents, but the online system lists one of my recommendations as missing. I contacted the recommender, who told me he sent his letter in October and received a confirmation email at the time. I sent an email a week and a half ago to the department pointing this out and asking whether any action on my part is needed, but haven’t gotten any response. I don’t want to harass them, since I’m sure they’re busy, but I also don’t want to be excluded from consideration because of what would appear to be some sort of computer glitch. Any advice would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard, the professors usually know what happens on the insides of the admissions committees and will take their liberties with the “real deadlines” of the letters of recs.</p>
<p>After all, only what is on the letter reflects on the student; when the letter actually comes reflects on the professor, who has no need to put on a good show. Also, any grad school which strictly enforces the deadline on letters of recs will lose out on a lot of good candidates.</p>
<p>It’s just like this: if you make a decision based on the little resources you have available, and a good friend who you trust intervenes after you’ve made the decision, would you not consider his/her point of view? Letters of rec are like that.</p>