recommendation

Hello, I have talked to some advisors in my Health Professions Office and they seem very discouraging and keep implying that I'm probably going to have to take a gap year. I don't mind that, but I have yet to take the DAT -- and I really just want to at least try to apply this year and see if I...

I completed a course with a professor this past Fall semester whom I know I want to ask for a letter of recommendation, and I would like to do so soon while I am still fresh on her mind. However, I do not plan on applying to PT school for another two years. What do I do with the letter in the...

Hi, I do research at a medical center that I would really love to attend for medical school. One of the professors there lead successful research studies, and I would like to introduce myself to him in hope of getting a recommendation from him or have him assist me when applying. How do I go...

Give your recommenders time - a rushed product is not a great product. Your recommenders are doing you a favor, so the least you can do is make their job easier by following proper LOR etiquette. Breaking these important letter of rec rules may result in your recommenders deciding not to dish...

i NEVER hear anyone talk about how recommendation letters are crucial for acceptance. anyone have any stories where their rec letter saved them or boosted their app? or any opinions/thoughts in general?

I have very good stats (GPA and MCAT), leadership positions, some clinical shadowing, lots of research, come from a "prestigious" undergrad school. I am going to have at least 4 very solid reccs from professors and my lab PI. However, I do not have a personal relationship with a physician. I...

Dear SDN enthusiasts, I have a simple question regarding LOR for MD (and DO schools). If I have a letter from my school's committee and an M.D. (internist), will another letter from a second M.D. (pediatrician) become redundant? Will it help in any way? Also, do DO schools welcome an M.D...