Can you send LORs without the prof signing the seal of the envelope?

[Neon Black]

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Two of my profs just gave em to me unsealed. Would it be cool to send em in a envelope with an unsigned seal?

 

[Sprgrover]

I would contact the school just to be safe as you never know if they have some little policy concerning such matters.

 

[msf41]

Good question. I know aadsas is very clear about the importance of signed letters, however it doesn't seem right if one of your recommenders makes a mistake and forgets to sign the envelope.

You said that they weren't sealed...so that means you could have read the letter??? I think some schools might ask if you have read any of your own LOR...so that might be a problem if they ask. Has anyone else heard that you are not supposed to read your own letter?

 

[Sprgrover]

...Has anyone else heard that you are not supposed to read your own letter?

That is usually LOR etiquette, although I have had professors hand me my LOR to ask my opinion and I have written them (at the request of my recommender of course) for myself. Generally professional programs, such as dental schools, want the letter signed and sealed, along with somesort of statement declaring that the applicant waives their right to seeing such letters, as a means to ensure that they receive an honest opinion as possible without fear of retribution against them and / or the recommender.