My letter writer wants to give me a copy of his letter (he has already submitted it). Because he is giving me permission to read it even though I told him I waived my "right" to read it, at this point does it become permissible to read? (since technically someone can do something despite not having the "right" to do it. In other words, because it was no longer my right to read it, I could not demand the professor to let me read it; rather it is now the letter writer's choice if he/she lets me read it...)
The reason I ask is because I have heard of quite a few applicants who say they have read their confidential letters because their letter writer willingly gave them a copy of the letter post-submission. When I heard that, I judged it as unethical on the part of the applicant, but I want to first inquire about the nature of the wording of that rule and what exactly it is stipulating. This is important to me because this can help me choose between two letters (I can't use both).
Thanks
The reason I ask is because I have heard of quite a few applicants who say they have read their confidential letters because their letter writer willingly gave them a copy of the letter post-submission. When I heard that, I judged it as unethical on the part of the applicant, but I want to first inquire about the nature of the wording of that rule and what exactly it is stipulating. This is important to me because this can help me choose between two letters (I can't use both).
Thanks
