<p>This is regarding my application to Penn. I sent in all required recommendations by the deadline, but I logged in to common app a month later (not sure why) and saw that I forgot to send in my optional recommendation from my speech and debate coach. I clicked send for that optional recommendation and thought nothing of it. But now, I am worrying about it. The question is, will this optional recommendation being sent in Feb. 1st hurt me at all?</p>
<p>Let’s see… under 60 days to go.</p>
<p>You’re wondering if your submitted OPTIONAL (i.e. not required) rec got read.
You’re wondering if it didn’t get read, if it “hurts” you.</p>
<p>And you’re worried about the whole thing.</p>
<p>Friend: you’ve got too much time on your hands. This is the countdown to HS graduation. Haven’t you got better things to do? </p>
<p>Really, I’m not trying to be snarky. If you’re at all in the ballpark to be a viable Penn candidate, then you’ve got great options awaiting you in Sept. Go have fun. Stay off of CC for 2 more months. Stop worrying about nothing. Stop worrying about nothing, and on top of that, about a non-matter that YOU CAN’T AFFECT.</p>
<p>Go away and enjoy life.</p>