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Title: Why are the recommendation letter options on the Common App different than what is indicated on your website? How many optional recommendations can I send?
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Why are the recommendation letter options on the Common App different than what is indicated on your website? How many optional recommendations can I send?

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Why are the recommendation letter options on the Common App different than what is indicated on your website? How many optional recommendations can I send?

Modified on Thu, 2 Oct, 2025 at 11:45 AM

In addition to the one required teacher evaluation, students applying through the Common App will see an option to submit one optional “other evaluation” and one optional “teacher evaluation.” If you opt to submit an additional letter of recommendation, you should choose one of these two options, as we will only review one additional letter of recommendation.

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