Reading a LOR after waiving the right to see it

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DoctorWannaBe

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One of my letter writers offered to let me read my LOR, even though I waived the right to read it. Should I turn down his offer to read the letter since I waived that right, or is it ok since I didn't ask him to read it? I don't want there to be trouble in case anyone finds out that I read the letter. Thanks!

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you waived your "right" to see it...so you have no "rights" to see your letter, but if your letter writer still offers it to you after that fact...then I see no ethical problem with it...but that's just imho. Besides, it's probably good if he offers to show it to you.
 
I waived all three of my letters, but two of my letter-writers forwarded me a copy anyway. As pooh-chong says, you only waived your right to read it. Your letter writer retains the right to show it to you or make you a copy, as does anyone to whom the letter is addressed.

So eventually I was allowed to read all three of them.
 
Waiving your right to read your letter means you aren't guaranteed a copy, basically.

If the letter writer mails/emails you a copy, feel free.
 
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