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<p>I agree with this (obviously).</p>
<p>If a teacher or GC has something negative to say about a student, she ought to tell the student before writing the letter. What is the reason why the rec must be confidential? If what is written is factually true, then there is no reason to hide behind a waiver. The current practice of secrecy is improper and invites abuse. It is allowed to continue probably only because those who may be harmed have graduated and moved on, and don’t have time to pursue the unfairness of it.</p>