AIM letters of reccomendation ?

[downhiller2010]

So I had a lot of people that asked if they could write letters for me when they heard I was applying for AIM. I have 6 letters of recommendation from:

-My scout leader of 10 years
-My favorite math teacher
-My Coach
-An elder at my church that has known me since birth
-A previous Employer
-A family friend that retired as a Command Master Chief in the Coast Guard

Question 1) Is this too many reference letters?

Question 2) If I send all of them will the academy board read all of them?

 

[vampsoul]

I am no expert on the matter, but I am guessing that with so many applicants they may not want to read so many letters. I sent two- one from a physical education teacher and one from my history teacher, who's a navy officer. Perhaps you should save a couple of the recommendations for your actual application. Just my 2 cents.

 

[averx615]

from wat i have learned. having that many might be overkill. just choice the 2 or 3 from the ones who know u the best.

 

[Objee]

Question 1) Is this too many reference letters?

Question 2) If I send all of them will the academy board read all of them?

1) Yes...this is the first year that LOR's are optional for the AIM Program and we made that change because when we only required one, people would send in 4-6 letters. We hope by requiring none, applicants who still feel the need to submit LOR's will only send 1-2 letters.

2) Maybe, but probably not...depends on the reviewer and if they are still unsure how to score your record after reading your application/essays and reviewing your transcript. It's rare that a LOR impacts your chances of getting accepted to AIM, which is why they're no longer required to apply.