What happens if my recommender sends my recommendation letter himself to the university WEEKS before I send my application ? Do they keep it somwhere organized ? They don't have my file - so do they know where to tuck it ? Do I need to be really worried ??? thanks.

Nothing to worry about it; the school will make a folder and keep the material to await for your application and remaining material. at best, you may send them an e-mail telling that your application is in the process of being prepared and that the LoRs are expected so that they are a little extra cautious.

What happens if my recommender sends my recommendation letter himself to the university WEEKS before I send my application ? Do they keep it somwhere organized ? They don't have my file - so do they know where to tuck it ? Do I need to be really worried ??? thanks.

Don't worry, one of my professors sent my letter of rec to an institution weeks ahead of my application cos I gave him the wrong deadline (silly me!). However, I am not the least bit worried about it, i think graduate admissions are so organised that they will be well used to receiving files in a 'topsy-turvy' way. Good luck in your application.

Thanks so much for the quick reply :) so I guess it's all right. I thought about calling them or sending e-mails, but it's probably all right then...