Frequently Asked Questions - Recommendation Letters

Can I use the same recommendation letters for more than one application?

No. Separate letters of recommendation are required for each application you submit. Recommenders are asked to provide a recommendation based on the particular program for which you are applying, so...

Do my letters of recommendation need to be submitted by the application deadline?

Each department has different deadlines and requirements for what should be received by the deadline. Some departments require all documents and letters of recommendation to be submitted by the applic...

When will my recommenders receive an email notification?

Your recommender will receive an email with a link to the online recommendation form, typically within 24 hours of your completing recommendation section of the online application. To ensure receipt ...

My recommender says he/she didn't get a request for a recommendation. What do I do?

Please allow 24 hours before contacting Graduate Education regarding a recommender not receiving a request. Ask your recommender to please check their SPAM filters--emails often go there and the recom...

My recommender doesn't want to use an online response. Can he/she send a paper letter?

We much prefer the online submission. It is quicker, more thorough and provides us with better information. Some of our programs will only accept online recommendations as they are downloaded into a ...

How do I check the status of my recommendation letters?

If you have not submitted your application, log in as a Returning User here and select Recommendations from the links on the left-hand side of the page. You will see a list of the recommendations you...

How can I change a recommender?

If you have not yet submitted your application: On the recommendations page, you can exclude a recommender who has not started the recommendation process and then re-enter the recommendation reque...

How do I send a reminder to my recommender?

Go to the Graduate Admission Application and log in as a Returning User. Select the application containing the recommendation you wish to send a reminder for. Select Recommendations from the links o...

Can I change my response to the "Waive my right to access this recommendation" option in the application?

Since a recommender will see your decision to waive/not waive when they access the form, the response to the waiver question can influence a recommender's recommendation or decision to even submit one...

Does Georgia Tech accept letters of recommendation via Interfolio?

At this time Georgia Tech does not accept letters of recommendation via Interfolio.

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