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[Fencer]

Yes... unique situation... you can choose who.

 

[The1Train]

I'm in a similar situation. Would a co-written letter be acceptable or abnormal?

 

[Fencer]

It is acceptable, but often it is better to have two letters from each one. In that manner, they can go deeper and express a facet of your interaction with them. It is ok, not abnormal to have it co-written, particularly, if one PI is a major figure in the field while the other is a relatively junior but greater interaction with you.

 

[Naruhodo]

I had a co-written letter. In my situation the one professor (who I had the closest relationship with, though I got along well with the other as well) was not a native English speaker and I thought it might help to have the other read over the letter and edit it. In my head, the sentiment of the recommendation was from her and hopefully the spelling and grammar from him. I realize this was a somewhat unique situation though, but as I said I like them both and appreciated that both their names would be on my rec.

 

[The1Train]

It is acceptable, but often it is better to have two letters from each one. In that manner, they can go deeper and express a facet of your interaction with them. It is ok, not abnormal to have it co-written, particularly, if one PI is a major figure in the field while the other is a relatively junior but greater interaction with you.

Thank you Fencer, my situation is similar to what you described and I'm hoping a co-letter will have the benefits of what each writer brings, while avoiding redundant material.