The discussion centers around the implications of waiving the right to view letters of recommendation during college admissions. Standard advice indicates that waiving this right is beneficial, as confidential recommendations are perceived as more credible by admissions committees. Participants emphasize that not waiving the right may lead to skepticism regarding the honesty of the recommendations. Ultimately, the consensus is that waiving the right enhances the likelihood of receiving favorable evaluations.
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jbusc said:I would think the opposite, if you don't waive your right to see them, then when the admissions looks at them, they don't know if the glowing rec is because you really deserve it, or because the person who wrote it knew you could read it later so they didn't say anything bad.