Yale asks for Another Letter of Rec?

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<p>I got a call from a Debra Johns of Yale's admissions office a few weeks ago from one of the asking for a third letter of recommendation. They claimed that a letter from one of my adviser/teachers wasn't technically a teacher, and that they would like a third letter (the details the caller gave indicated that she had read both letters).</p>

<pre><code>Obviously, none of us can see into the admissions process, but I was wondering if this could be cautiously taken as a good sign. If they thought I had absolutely no chance of admission, why request a second letter? On the other hand, if I were obviously admitted, why request a second letter? Just curious to hear your thoughts...
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<p>Adcoms want to give each application a full reading. Since your application did not meet the LOR requirements, they are permitting you to remedy this deficiency before they make a decision. I wouldn’t read anything into it.</p>

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<p>That sounds realistic. Thanks!</p>