Anonymous wrote:I am worried my Child's will be bad...

Are you worried for a specific reason? I wouldn't let a "bad" teacher recommendation leave our school, since every child deserves to be presented in his or her best light. I'd always work with teachers to be sure we achieved that, and I'd be surprised if others who coordinate this process look at it very differently. Remember, it's to your current school's advantage for your child to be accepted everywhere — they're on your side!

Peter

Anonymous wrote:I am concerned that my dc's teacher recommendations were received by the schools after the due date. If I submitted the application on time, will this be counted against dc?

Almost every school's deadline for supporting materials is later than applicants' deadlines, and, yes, schools know that late recommendations are not within an applicant's control. In general (I stress that it's in general), as long as everything is received by January 31 it's copacetic.

Good luck!
Peter
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I am worried my Child's will be bad...

I know some of mine were, too. I think the admissions office understands that some of this is out of our control. At least I hope so. Good luck!

I am concerned that my dc's teacher recommendations were received by the schools after the due date. If I submitted the application on time, will this be counted against dc?