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although if I recall correctly, it seemed obligatory to check that box in order to get our recommendation letters sent through Common App.


You are allowed to keep your FERPA recommendation rights but, as misingnoglic, most universities will not pay much attention to your recommendations if you choose to do so.

https://appsupport.commonapp.org/link/portal/33011/33013/Art...


Yeah, my college counselors basically said "if you don't click this box the college will disregard your letters of rec."


Sounds like a dark pattern.




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