4 LORs too many?

[Scuba123]

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I was explicitly warned not to submit 4 LORs if a program wanted only 3. If a program states under its requirements "Three letters of recommendation," does that mean it only wants 3, or should I submit 4? Is it only when programs state "No more than 3 letters" that I should limit my LORs to 3?

 

[EM_Rebuilder]

I was explicitly warned not to submit 4 LORs if a program wanted only 3. If a program states under its requirements "Three letters of recommendation," does that mean it only wants 3, or should I submit 4? Is it only when programs state "No more than 3 letters" that I should limit my LORs to 3?

"I was explicitly warned not to submit 4 LORs if a program wanted only 3." .......ummm




Just send 3...

 

[Scuba123]

I feel that I have generally been told 3 is okay but 4 is better. The thing is MOST programs simply say..Requirements: 3 LORs. Thus the person who went through all the effort to write my 4th letter...has done so for only 2 or so programs to see? I'm inclined to think that the programs that ask for 3 wouldn't mind a 4th. Can anyone else comment on this issue?

 

[keeping-it-real]

FWIW I've heard that someplaces will only read 3 LORs. If you submit more than 3, you risk having some of your better letters not read. I personally would just submit the 3 best and call it a day.

 

[pinipig523]

FWIW I've heard that someplaces will only read 3 LORs. If you submit more than 3, you risk having some of your better letters not read. I personally would just submit the 3 best and call it a day.

Now, I'm getting conflicting info..

Some have advised me to send 4...

 

[kalico]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=442631

 

[joeG]

If you have 4 STRONG letters - send 4. It will not be looked down upon - it will only support you.

 

[Scuba123]

If you have 4 STRONG letters - send 4. It will not be looked down upon - it will only support you.

I don't see how you can know if your letters are strong.

 

[kalico]

Based on how you performed with that person over several shifts... At the end of the rotation, when you asked them how you did and how you can improve... If they can't stop saying great things about you, including, "We'd love to have you here." Then you can pretty much feel confident that the letter will be strong. If you only worked with someone once, but you're desperate to get a letter and they don't openly sing your praises but agree to write a letter, then I'd hold it in your pocket in case you don't get anymore.

HTH.