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[quote=Anonymous]LOR matter so much that some big-name private college counselors won't even work with your standard strong kid, if they haven't been able to draft the brag sheets (end of junior year or summer of senior year). Bc they think without that info in the brag sheets, the LOR won't have anything distinguishing to contribute to the overall holistic review.

The personal aspects of LORs and essays set you apart in the admissions room. Plenty of students have great grades and test scores, that’s not all that special in T20. But if you write well, have good ECs, and your teachers or mentors can meaningfully speak to your character (with examples), then that will set you apart as a candidate.

Check to see how much it matters for your school by checking your school's CDS (very important is actually materially different from important).

LOR’s won’t offset a weak application though, only enhance a strong one. If you’ve got gaping holes, a good LOR won’t plug them. If you’re already a very strong applicant and battling 20 other applicants for 1 space, a good LOR will get you in.

Example:

LOR 1 - X is a brilliant student and does great in class. 
LOR 2 - I have been eagerly waiting to see a student like X for the past 15 years![/quote]

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