If a school asked for 3 LOR max (2 from science professors) and I accidentally sent 3 but only 1 from a science professor, so I added another science professor (total of 4) how bad does this look?
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It looks like you don't know how (or care) to follow directions.
It was an accident, I checked the wrong box on AMCAS and once it sent I can't retract the letter. Just wondering if I should contact the school or leave it alone.
Yes, but also says 2 from Science Faculty
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They probably won't look at the extra one. I'm not sure though.
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I'm a little skeptical about sending more than the required amount of letters having a significant impact on an admissions decision. If you don't get into this school, it isn't because you sent one more letter of recommendation.
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If OP makes it past screening, all letters will have to be read.
This is one of many reasons that schools limit the number.
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I did not know that. Thank you!
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I was invited to interview at a school that I sent too many letters to. Of course not all schools will necessarily handle it the same way but I doubt it'll sink your app so i wouldn't worry too much about it
