Can my recommender add their letter in their first language - Chinese?Answered
They are not fluent in English.
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Hi there @SeaShell,
I agree with other users here in that most colleges have different policies when it comes to this. But one thing to keep in mind is that under no circumstances can you see or translate the letter yourself.
Elite schools usually require an English copy of the letter, or a submission in the original language paired with a verbatim, word-for-word translation done by a third party.
Your best bet to find the specific best practice for your school is to check the Letters of Rec policies they've listed online. You can also check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on their admissions website or get in touch with an admissions officer, ideally one that specializes in working with international applicants.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
Hi, that's really a case-by-case thing. Some colleges let you submit everything in your native language, others require a translation, and most require an official translation. The colleges I am applying to ask for translations, though they can be non-official (as long as I am NOT the one translating), for everything, including rec letters. Therefore, I REALLY think you should look into the websites of each college you're applying to, to try and find out their requirements. But, just to be safe, if I were you I'd start looking for some way to translate everything.
I am not sure of the answer to your question but I recommend maybe trying to see if it can be translated ahead of time before it is submitted.
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