Recommendations - if a school doesn't require them?

Applying to College
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<p>As the title basically says, is it worth sending in if a school doesn’t require them? Or sending two if a school only requires one? </p>

<p>I’m sure its “ok” but do schools actually take extra recommendations into consideration, or are they just a waste of paper/time?</p>

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<p>Yeah, if it’s a match/safety school you probably shouldn’t bother. If it’s a reach, and the rec will be outstanding, it could only boost your chances.</p>

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<p>yea…it’s not gong to hurt, either they look at it or they throw it out…either way, they don’t penalize you.</p>

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<p>Check the Common Data Set, if available (section C7). It’ll say if they consider recommendations. The UCs say “not considered,” for example, so it would be pointless to send them.</p>

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Not necessarily. Admissions officers have a saying: “The thicker the file, the thicker the applicant.”</p>

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<p>Except that the UCs throw out any recommendations they look at. If you somehow end up borderline and they contact you, then you might send one in.</p>

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<p>It depends on where you’re applying. Check the school’s policy – UCs, for example, neither require nor want recommendations.</p>