Supplemental recommendations – send one, or don't?

alldonealldone
Mon, 30 May 2022 03:14:40 +0000

HazelEnvirons:

To clarify, are you suggesting that I avoid using the supplemental recommendation slot for an additional teacher recommendation?

Yes. Sorry, I could have been more clear.

“Teacher” recommendations are meant to be completed by teachers.

“Other” recommendations (which I think you are referring to as “supplemental” recommendations?) are generally meant for someone who knows you outside of the classroom.

The Common App website explains it this way:

“Teachers write from the vantage point of the classroom. They can provide a view of an applicant’s intellectual curiosity, creative thought, and work habits.

Other recommenders help illustrate an applicant’s interests and pursuits outside of school. They can show how an applicant works in team, how they contribute to their community, what creative hobbies they’re pursuing, and more.”

commonapp.org

Recommender guide

Get everything you need to complete your recommendations within the Common App system.