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[wysdoc]

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!

Some schools don’t do one and it won’t be held against you at all

 

[LizzyM]

Letter packets are fine.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You're fine.

 

[TheKingfish]

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.

 

[lacrossegirl420]

I’ve had friends who never got one and their cycles went great, I don’t think med schools care that much (could be wrong though)

 

[LizzyM]

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.

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.

 

[gyngyn]

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.

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!

 

[TheKingfish]

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.

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.