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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Colleges understand that Recs are out of the kids' hands. As long as the letters get there within a week or so of the deadline (and I mean after), there is absolutely no problem. 
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That depends on the college. Some colleges will accommodate late recommendations, and others will not accept late recommendations. Again, if you aren’t able to complete them by the deadline, why agree to write one in the first place. It’s okay to say you are too busy.[/quote]

I've been a high school teacher, a college professor, and worked admissions for a few years, so I have been on both sides of the recommendation line.

I have probably written hundreds of letters over the years to a wide variety of schools. It was rare, but occasionally I had to submit letters late. I always called the admissions office to let them know and I have never encountered a school that did not accommodate late recommendations. As the first PP said, it's not a problem.

When I worked admissions, we got calls from teachers who were late frequently. Never a problem. Also, the person who checks in the file is not one of the people who review applications. The people that count won't know a recommendation was late, unless it's a very small school. Admissions folk are very understanding of the challenge teachers face with regards to writing a bunch of letters on top of their regular duties.

In admissions, if it was more than a week or so late and we had not heard from the teacher, [b]we send the folder with a note[/b]. I would advise the student to contact the school if the recommendation is over week late. Tell them which teacher is late and ask what they should do.

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Everyone's been digital for at least a decade. What do you mean by "send the folder with a note?" To whom?

I would love to know more about your experience, just out of curiosity. What years were you in admissions?

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assuming PP is saying "send the folder TO THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE with a note that a teacher rec is missing."[/quote]

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