Error in teacher rec states S is "contentious", not "conscientious" -- now what?

OpiefromMayberry
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:25:10 +0000

Let it be. The teacher made an error, but in the way it was used someone could easily pick up the intention. Sealed letters are sealed letters. Don’t make a simple error by someone else become a bigger problem by your involvement doing something you know you shouldn’t have done.

Besides, sometimes certain comments you might “feel” are negatives are actually positives. We had our share of letters that were extremely complimentary but also contained some less than “ideal” comments. However, those comments could also be viewed as a strong individual character. Colleges aren’t looking for sheep. Not every negative is a negative.