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Hi SDN, Here is my predicament. I, being the stupid pre-med, failed to obtain any letters of recommendation from any professors from the first 3.5 years of my undergraduate career. Now, I'm scrambling to find letter writers to fulfill the requirements of the programs I am interested in. I have...

Hello all, long time lurker on these forums. -I was just wondering where secondaries get sent to. Is it just our email that we used for AMCAS? I haven't been sent any emails from any schools or anything, I believe I clicked do not advertise to me on my MCAT. -When are secondaries getting sent...

I am trying to apply to the NAU PT program. Bio Major at ASU My GPA is 4.0 GRE 161 V and 163 Q and 3.5 AW Observation hours for NAU are not required but highly recommended. Because I have spent a lot of time on my coursework and studying for the GRE so far, I don't have any observation hours...

I wish everyone the best of luck with this cycle! My application is processed/verified, but I do have a couple questions. 1. My second MCAT score comes out in July. Do schools send out secondaries before getting the second MCAT score or do they wait until that second score comes out? 2. Do...

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I've already asked my letter writers for letters but I just noticed this form that may be used in place of a traditional letter of recommendation, but NOT in addition to a traditional letter. thoughts on whether it would make a difference using traditional vs. the new form? trying to figure if...

My school has a committee which holds all my letters of recommendation for me. SO this is my question, should I have one LOR request form on my AMCAS that lists my PreMed Advisor and specify its a letter packet OR should I have a LOR request form for each letter writer and hand those in to the...

Hello all, I need a letter of recommendation from a community leader/service leader for a few schools. I am a varsity boy scout leader in my neighborhood. Could I ask one of my senior leaders to write a letter for me as a community service leader? Shouldn't scouting be counted as community...

Does anyone know what schools are super strict about LOR being on official letter head and signed? My writers submitted their letters through Interfolio and I'm not sure if they wrote on letter head and signed them. Starting to freak out about having to reach out to all my writers and having...

I have two questions about the "Is the author associated with a school?" step when adding a LOR in AMCAS: 1) Does "school" here refer to any school I have attended, or to any school to which I am applying? 2) If "school" refers to any school to which I am applying, then does this particular...

What I have or confident I'll have: 1-chorus (yes Ph.D.) prof (non-science) 1-org chm prof (science) 1-grad student w/ PI signature (the PI was also a Biochm prof of mine but I got a C+ so I obviously don't feel comfortable asking for a LOR for that course unless you think otherwise, I got sick...

So I was struggling to find a DO whom would allow me to shadow and fit in around my work schedule. My cousin's spouse offered to write me a letter of recommendation and I took him up on it. He has guided me through much of my academic career and I've developed a friendship with him, but I still...

Hi just a quick question! Does anyone know if its okay to send both a letter packet from undergrad + additional letters through a 3rd party service like interfolio? I'm working on reapplying this upcoming cycle after 2 semesters of grad school. I currently have 1 new science and 1 new advisor...

Hello everybody, Let me start by saying thank for taking to the time to reply to my thread. I am premed student who is planning to apply to medical school this cycle(2017). I currently perform research at the cardiology research department at my local VA hospital. Today, when at research, I...

Has anybody done an Observership at Allegheny? If so, is it worthwhile Do they provide observers with an LoR?

Hello! I will be applying this cycle and will be submitting my application as early as possible (within the first week of June) However, I won't be taking my DAT until mid June. I know it takes a few weeks for my DAT score to be verified and most school won't really look at my application...

So I'm all done getting my LORs but I feel like I have too many. I list them out so it paints a clearer picture. 1) Committee Letter/packet Letter from committee themselves " " orgo professor (very close relationship, also did amazing in both semesters) " " PI...

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Hi all - looking for advice on letters of rec. I have a handful of letters (7 total) collected from undergraduate professors, my undergrad research mentor, gap-year mentors, and my college pastor. I have a feeling my one non-science faculty letter from undergrad is my weakest letter; however, I...

Greetings Everyone ! I am expecting my graduation around Jan 2018 and I am planning to do clinical electives in US before step1. I heard that when you do electives in a very competitive place, it is very difficult to obtain an LOR and also we get only a generic LOR unless we perform...

Hi guys! I wanted to get your opinions on a non-typical source of LOR (number 4)! I'm applying for medical schools in June and asking for LORs from: 1. PI who I have done undergrad+post-bacc research with in addition to being a professor for a couple of my classes 2. a junior faculty professor...

Are there any DO schools that do not accept LORs from interfolio? I'm trying to decide whether to use interfolio so I'll have my letters for future use if necessary, or just directly submitting them through AACOMAS. Thoughts?

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1. The majority of applicants use Interfolio to store letters. Is there a large disadvantage sending LOR requests through AACOMAS. I am only applying to DO schools. 2. Is the earliest we can send requests through AACOMAS on May 4th?

Hi, I'm wondering if it is preferred to direct references to upload LOR to 3rd party like interfolio or directly to AACOMAS. What are the advantages and disadvantages between the two? Also, one of my references wants to upload the LOR sometime next week. If I choose the direct route, is it...

Just a quick background - senior about to graduate - a bit late in the game as a pre-med. Anyways, I need letters of recommendation, but was wondering if it is better to ask now, or if should I wait till after finals and graduation? I don't know if it's best to wait until the final grades come...

I was talking to someone earlier and they said that med schools didn't look positively on a 3 y/o recommendation. I was under the assumption that I should ask for a recommendation as soon as I finish a class (regardless of when I'd be applying) so the professor still remembers me especially if I...

Does it matter whether I get my science LORs from more "advanced" classes like orgo, or is it fine if I ask my intro chem professor to write me one?

Good Morning everyone, I'm looking for advice about my situation and would appreciate any input. Im stuck between step 2CK score on time vs 3LORs on time. I'm going to try and have both ready but just in case that doesn't work out, which one is more important for an IMG. Thanks !

Hi everyone! I am a current junior and getting ready to apply in the 2018 cycle for dental schools. I have already taken the DAT and am currently working on my personal statement and getting my LORs situated. I am getting a committee letter from my school, but I am also working to try and...

I recently asked one of my professors if he would be willing to write my a strong letter of recommendation, and he agreed, but replied asking me to send him a template that he can edit. He's a very busy man, so I understand why he might not have the time to sit down and write up an entire LOR...

Hey SDN, I am applying for the 3yr AF HPSP and can get a LOR from my US Congressman whom I interned for. I've only met the guy a handful of times but his office manager said I could get a LOR if I send a draft. What do y'all think about this? Should I write it myself or should I just go with 3...

So I'm going to be asking professors this week for letters of rec. I'll be asking these three professors who taught me in these courses: Prof 1: Advanced human anatomy Prof 2: Kinesiology and also biomechanics Prof 3: Exercise physiology and also advanced sports nutrition. Would Prof 2 and Prof...

I was just wondering if there was any sort of requirement that the DO letter of recommendation needs to be from an attending or non-training physician. I am shadowing a DO who is currently in a fellowship program, but wasn't sure if she could still write my letter or not.

I know it's about time to ask for LORs but I'm having some major issues. I don't have any science professors to ask. All my science courses I took Freshman year and I'm sure none of them remember me. I'm a biomedical engineering major, I could ask one professor who taught a 'biology' sort of...

Quick and easy, here's the break-down: PI (>2 yrs of research); Philosophy department head, was professor, basically is mentor; Another philosophy professor, took three classes with him (Sophomore, Junior, Senior year); OCHEM Professor; and Anthropology professor, had 3 classes with him as...

Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone knew if AACOMAS saves letters of recommendation to your account? Say, for instance, I apply one cycle and don't get in, and am applying next cycle. Would the LOR's from my first cycle application still be there for me to use? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I took a pre-req course last semester with an awesome professor. I went to all of his office hours, and he was always super helpful. Overall, a really nice person. Worked hard and ended up with an A. Last week I went to his office and thanked him for being a great teacher and...

Hi So here's my situation. I've worked at my schools IT center for the past 3 years and I basically have 2 bosses, one I work with every day and another who is a professor and dean at the school. Initially, I asked my daily boss for the letter since she knows me the best but recently I've been...

Please assume rights were waived to see the letter; I am merely using this as an understanding of what constitutes a strong letter, weak letter, or "okay letter". Insight from @LizzyM, @Goro or any ADCOM would be much appreciated! I have science LORs, but I don't have one from a non-science...