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<p>I think it’s total nonsense and I don’t see why the schools persist in asking for them. At private schools, the GC will know the student upside down and sideways and will pen something that’s pithy and telling. At most public schools, it will be a formulaic “Mary is a strong student who is interested in _____ and would be a good addition to your campus.” What’s the point? It confirms what they already know about the schools.</p>
<p>My kids spent junior year making nice-nice to their (very overworked) GC to stand out in a crowd of 500 kids - and then she left on maternity leave. So the replacement GC, that they’ve met ONCE, will write their letters, based on stuff they’ve given her. It’s a completely stupid process. Might as well tap some stranger on the street, give them info and say “write a rec for me.”</p>