Teacher Letter of Reccomendations Sent Late to colleges. Should I be worried?

Question

I got letters telling me that my letters of reccomendation had not yet been recieved at a few of the schools which i applied to. I was wondering if I should be worried or not because I asked my teacher and she admitted that they were sent Jan 8th, not Jan 1st as was the due date. These letters were to private schools. I was just wondering if it was a big deal. I personally think they only make the deadlines to scare people into sending it in on time and if it happens to be a little late it doesnt matter. But im a little scared it might have an impact? any opinions? anyone else have this happen?

Answer 1

It may affect you. She sent them on Monday, so they should be there by now, but they could have already begun working through applications. They could honestly have closed applications on 1 Jan, and anything after that is not reviewed. Then again, as you said, there could be more flexibility.

Your best option is to call the universities directly and ask them if they've gotten them yet, and ask what will happen to your application since they are late.

Answer 2

It's dangerous to make assumptions about deadlines; just assume deadlines are real and you'll do okay in school and in life.

That said, they'll probably overlook your teachers' tardiness. Wait til you get to college, some professors are horrible about getting letters of recommendation done on time.

Answer 3

you should actual ask instructors in sophomore 12 months/junior 12 months on account that they have frequently happening you longer. you should provide them reccomendation letters ASAP. e mail them now and provides them a heads-up. good success!