Do you really need a recommendation letter to be accepted in to a private university?

Question

i will send in everything that's required except a recommendation letter, will i still be accepted? i'll be applying to private universities in the bay area in ca.

Answer 1

You will need more than one recommendation letter to be noticed. There are two kinds of recommendations the universities like: first, those from your teachers and second, "personal" recommendations. These can be from anyone: a group for which you did community service, a member of the clergy, or even a friend's parent who knows you well. I have written recommendations for my students and for my daughter's friends and was always happy to do so.  

Answer 2

no you will not be accepted. a recommendation letter is required you should have known this.

Answer 3

If it is a required part of the application you are sending in then you should definitely have one.  They may see it as an incomplete application otherwise.

Answer 4

If it's required your application will be incomplete and no you won't be accepted.  Don't you have a teacher that can write one for you?  It's important!  (college prof)