This post may be a little self-serving, but with our first deadline approaching (October 15), students and adults start to get a little crazy. That's why I think this note from Patrick O'Connor, Director of College Counseling at The Roeper School in Detroit, Michigan, is a valuable one to read.
There are many people who are supporting you, the student, through the process - your parents, your teachers, and your college counselor. Writing a recommendation takes time, and due to the different deadlines students have, your letter may not get written first. You can be sure of one thing, however. We've never missed a deadline, and we won't miss yours.
You also need to realize that just because you submitted your application at 9:05pm, that doesn't mean it will show up in the college's data base at 9:06. Likewise, they may have the transcript that we sent on a Monday, but it may not show up in their system until Thursday. Your test scores are not usually submitted overnight either. It can take several weeks for your ACT scores to make their way to their college destination. These things take time, and in a world that is accustomed to immediate gratification, the college process doesn't necessarily follow your timeline.
So take a deep breath. If you really are concerned that something is missing, first check Naviance to see if your transcript has indeed been submitted. It will tell you. If it has been sent, then trust us. The school has it, and we have a confirmation number to prove it. If something is missing from your college file (you know, when you check your application status on-line), come see your counselor before you assume the worst. If necessary, we will call and confirm that your file is complete.
And finally, at some point this semester, thank your teacher for writing such a beautiful recommendation about you. They care very much about your college search and want to do right by you. So stop and say thanks!
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