Is it better to have just two good letters of recommendation, or two good letters and one bad letter, if three are expected? Some universities say that "The minimum number of letters of recommendation are 2 but we highly encourage 3". If I know that I can get 2 good letters of recommendation but they "highly encourage 3", should I send in a third?
Is it better to have 2 good letters or recommendation or 2 good and 1 bad letter?


Definitely, it's better to have two good letters.  A bad letter is a very, very bad thing.

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