Myth 4: The More Letters the Better
Quality matters more than quantity with letters of recommendation, experts say.
“In almost all cases, one succinct well-written letter can not only suffice, but will contain exactly what the admission office needs to know about the student,” Hoffman says.
Costa says the number of letters required is indicated on the Common Application and most schools do not want more than stated.
“It adds to their workload and indicates that the student does not follow instructions or value the admission folks’ time,” Costa says.
Even among schools that do allow multiple letters, she recommends students use good judgment and only include letters that add value and tell the admissions committee something they care about and don’t already know.
“More is not always better,” Fischer says. “If the volume is too much, it can also exhaust the application reader and take away from the other good things in the file that require attention.”Hello. Are you interested in instant access to a webinar focused on expert advice on selecting and applying to college or university?
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