<p>Yale admissions reps have said numerous times that excess recommendations hurt more than help. They say they would only want to see additional recommendations come from someone who can shed a completely diiferent light on you that your teachers and counselors would be unable to provide and they only want one additional rec if you feel the the need to send it.</p>
<p>Do NOT, repeat NOT, send new essays. The only other thing to send them would be something telling them of new awards, honors or something truly significant, nothing more unless you really want to lower your chance of admission.</p>
<p>A current Yale admissions rep told me that the thicker the file the sooner it goes to the bottom of the pile…period. They give very specific instructions about what they are looking for in a completed application. Follow their rules and guidance or it WILL work against you. </p>
<p>In short, they will see you as incapable of following their simplest instructions.</p>