Letters of Recommendation - How many?

elcs76
Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:43:12 +0000

Does anyone know if Tulane likes to see more than the recommended 1 letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor and if that might show more demonstrated interest and a willingness to share more about yourself with your top choice? This is the fine print at the bottom of the “Apply” website page:

“†We do not require teacher recommendations (only a counselor recommendation), but we are happy to review additional recommendations you submit”

Is this another “optional, but not really optional” item, or is it better to respect their wishes and not send more than they ask for? We are getting mixed answers from a few different people who have either gotten in or who are very familiar with Tulane and/or the college application process.