Are recommendation letters even important

They are absolutely important.

A bad letter is an instant tank to an app.

A lackluster letter (writer is indifferent, doesn't have much to say, letter is short or generic or lacks any enthusiasm) is negative points to an app.

Several letters where the writers rave about the applicant and provide specific examples of how great they are (aka well above your run of the mill positive letter) can certainly boost an application.

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Are recommendation letters even important