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faatssic said:
Apologies in advance if this is a silly question, but I just want to confirm as I just read this in another thread.

Many schools say they prefer/recommend (I guess "require") Committee Letters. My school does not offer Committee Letters, but instead provides "letter packets", where they compile your LORs and add a cover letter which explains our school's curriculum, grading, "we support this student" etc.

Will I be disadvantaged for not providing a Committee Letter? I suspect the answer is no since I literally cannot get one, but I just want to be sure for peace of mind. Thank you!
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Some schools don’t do one and it won’t be held against you at all
 
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My undergrad didn’t do a packet, committee letter, or anything of the sort. I was never asked about it during my interviews or at any other point in the application process.
 
TheKingfish said:
My undergrad didn’t do a packet, committee letter, or anything of the sort. I was never asked about it during my interviews or at any other point in the application process.
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If adcoms know that your school doesn't offer a packet or letter, then it won't be looking for one.

Adcoms are very familiar with the letters that come out of Penn, Hopkins, Emory, just to name a few. An applicant from one of those schools who did not have the expected letter would raise an eyebrow.
 
TheKingfish said:
My undergrad didn’t do a packet, committee letter, or anything of the sort. I was never asked about it during my interviews or at any other point in the application process.
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Guidelines for those who don't have a committee letter can be found in the MSAR.
If you got an interview, the screeners found no issue with the type or number of letters you submitted!
 
LizzyM said:
If adcoms know that your school doesn't offer a packet or letter, then it won't be looking for one.

Adcoms are very familiar with the letters that come out of Penn, Hopkins, Emory, just to name a few. An applicant from one of those schools who did not have the expected letter would raise an eyebrow.
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My school wasn’t nearly as well known! In fact, I don’t think anyone at my medical school even heard of it before they met me haha.

But yes OP, just do what is standard for your school and you’ll be fine.
 
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