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Many schools have a grace period, but they are all different as some do not. Best to get those in by the deadline, of course.
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Thanks and Kudos. I was checking for Duke deadline, as my recommendors may feel rushed.
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hi BlueRobin,
there are no absolute answers to your questions. different schools have different instructions for the recommenders.
some schools allow for the LOR to arrive after the deadline and some don't. some schools have specific word limits for the LOR and some don't. it's important to read the instructions carefully.
Regarding the exact hour of the deadline, i think that in most schools it is 5:00pm, but they usually mention it on their website or on the application, just check.

hope this helps... good luck!