How many recommendation letters can I send?

YoHoYoHo
Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:05:53 +0000

I agree with Hunt. Your GPA and SATs convey your academic ability. Your LORs are more to convey your personal qualities in a similar way that your essay does. If your LOR says that you got a A and you work hard, then it’s not really helpful in shedding light on your personality. If 2 LORs say you got a A and you work hard and you add a 3rd academic LOR that says the same thing, then it’s not helpful at all. A 3rd LOR from arts, research, work, sports may shed light on your personality.

I do agree with you, Gibby, that if you are not judicious in deciding whether to send a 3rd LOR, you may water down your app.