Supplemental recommendations – send one, or don't?

alldonealldone
Sun, 29 May 2022 14:42:46 +0000

“Supplemental recommendations” through the common app are generally from someone other than a teacher in order to offer perspectives about an applicant outside of the classroom setting. They serve a different purpose than “teacher recommendations.” Not all schools accept a supplemental letter, but many will accept one or even two.

For example, D had supplemental letters from both from her longtime employer and the director of her HS theater program (where she performed, directed and interned).

As you describe it, it sounds like the college professor could fall into the supplemental recommendation category. But, it’s not clear cut.

IMHO, err on the side of sending it when the school will accept it, but probably best to run this question past your HS guidance counselor.