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You're fine for now, it's still really early and schools won't not consider your application because of one LOR not being in yet. Kind of like getting accepted with outstanding pre-reqs and the like, you know? Take heart in knowing you actually got your app sent out pretty early with everything else done.

Just keep on top of him, but don't go crazy, I think you've done things right so far. I know it doesn't make much of a difference for you, but at least you can visit his office, I've got 2 outstanding LORs from professors that live 6000 miles from me, and neither have returned my last two e-mails. 😳
 
Same problem here! I know it's early, but it's aggravating having to wait 🙁
 
im in the same boat, too. :annoyed:
the whole situation is quite upsetting, but hopefully we'll all get through this ASAP!
 
This sounds like a procrastinating professor.... You need to get a little pushy with him (but with alot of @ss kissing... don't be rude).

Just show up to his office every 2-3 days and ask. MAKE SURE YOU USE A POLITE TONE, and kiss his butt as much as you can.
 
Tell me about it!

One of my BIO professors... I asked for a rec and handed him an envelope with all of the forms in it @ December 2009.

You know when he finished it?
Last month... @ June 2011...
 
JOoa0ky said:
Tell me about it!

One of my BIO professors... I asked for a rec and handed him an envelope with all of the forms in it @ December 2009.

You know when he finished it?
Last month... @ June 2011...
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wow...that's a whole new level of procrastination right there! 😱
 
I was having this problem too for one of my LORs. I had e-mailed him multiple times with no response and made a couple phone calls too. I ended up writing a nice thank-you card and buying a gift card for a coffee shop and brought it to his house to preemptively thank him (really to guilt him). LUCKILY for me, he wasn't there, so I gave it to his wife, who really got the job done. He had the thing submitted 20 hours later. Give some kind of preemptive gift and they'll feel so bad they'll git er done.
 
As people have already said, don't stress -- you're early! One question though: do you think this professor will write a great LOR? If he will, then it's worth waiting for. If not, perhaps you should ask someone else? Faculty members should be enthusiastic and excited to write a letter for someone they strongly support for admission.

The LORs are such an important part of the application, and sometimes a professor who delays this much just may not have the time to write a great letter.

Strag said:
My application was just transmitted July 8 to all the schools I'm applying to, with transcripts sent and DAT soon to be sent sometime next week.

One very big problem is that my app is being held up by ONE letter of recommendation.

I spoke with my professor in March. I already emailed my professor the documents in late April, sent two reminders in May and June (he has not responded to any of my emails...), personally went to his office a week ago (last Tues) to remind him and had to re-print all the documents because he lost them and now I have no idea if he has even started on it...I'm pretty stressed out =\.

I don't want to be pushy but what should I do??
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chippy said:
I was having this problem too for one of my LORs. I had e-mailed him multiple times with no response and made a couple phone calls too. I ended up writing a nice thank-you card and buying a gift card for a coffee shop and brought it to his house to preemptively thank him (really to guilt him). LUCKILY for me, he wasn't there, so I gave it to his wife, who really got the job done. He had the thing submitted 20 hours later. Give some kind of preemptive gift and they'll feel so bad they'll git er done.
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Just curious, because I'm thinking of doing the same since I have 2 procrastinating professors, how much would be enough to put on a gift card without it being too over the top? 😳
 
for the LOR, does the science professor has to be a current one, can we ask a professor that we had like two or three years ago?
 
RedRoze said:
for the LOR, does the science professor has to be a current one, can we ask a professor that we had like two or three years ago?
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If they still remember you.

Try to keep in touch with the ones that you clicked well with 😀 Even though one of my writers was a mega procrastinator... I still dropped by his office once in awhile and sent him emails.
 
So my professor finallllyyy turned in my LOR electronically. Does this mean that the new letter is not going to be sent out to the schools until the next mailing? Or will it be sent before?
 
Alanine said:
So my professor finallllyyy turned in my LOR electronically. Does this mean that the new letter is not going to be sent out to the schools until the next mailing? Or will it be sent before?
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It will be sent out with the next batch at the earliest.
 
bluepills said:
It will be sent out with the next batch at the earliest.
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well...thats awesome. 🙁
do you think that since applications are going paperless this cycle that maybe schools will have access to it earlier?
im asking bc i received a letter in the mail from a school i applied to saying that my app was incomplete bc of this letter, and basically that it would be in my best interest to get it in asap....and that kind of freaked me out.
 
rootz02 said:
I took the DAT in January and got an AA of 21 (24 QR, 21 RC, and 20 TS). The percentile associated with my AA is 97.2%. I only have a 3.0 GPA, largely due to problems that arose when my grandfather passed away from cancer. I have research experience, shadowing experience, volunteer work, and even teach the DAT, OAT, and PCAT for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, along with other community service works. My dad is a dentist (not sure if that helps). I know my GPA is ridiculously low, but will any school give me an opportunity to prove myself academically?
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Start a new thread instead of piggybacking on other threads...you may get more responses and it won't make the other threads messy.
 
Last LOR just got in!! Anyone know if it will be sent with the next batch?
 
Strag said:
Update...it's been over two weeks. During that time, my application has been transmitted to the schools, meaning they have it in their hands.

I left a voicemail and was hoping for my professor to respond back, but he didn't. My sister told me to be patient and don't be pushy, but I don't understand why there is such a lack of communication! I understand how professors can be busy with classes and research, but one simple phone call or email will suffice and make me relax and be more patient...I'm anxious because I don't even know if he has even started it yet.

This makes me sick to my stomach 🙁
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That's exactly what happened to me last year. I ended up getting a letter from another prof on the late august. If the letter is one of the schools letter requirement, the school won't start reviewing ur file. U might want to start think about a backup prof to write one for you.
 
I'm in the same boat. My application is being sent out on Monday and I haven't heard from my professor since June 16th. I'm asking another professor on Monday.
 
good luck man, i was in the same boat until two days ago.

which leads me to two other questions -- first - it says my mailing date is july the 18th, however im already getting emails from schools saying they've received my application from aadsas. how is that even possible?

and secondly, i listed 4 LORs, but it only shows the mailing date for three (which is 7/18). the fourth one is not listed at all even though it was submitted by the professor already. is it not being mailed out with the others, or is this simply a mistake?

this is what im talking about:

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hey strag i'm in a very similar situation to yours and i'm planning on doing the same thing you did, emailing all my professors i got an A in lol. i was wondering how you wrote your e-mail?? did you explain your situation to them, or did you just ask for a letter?? i wanna explain my situation, but i feel that i would come off like i'm just using these professors as a last resort..
 
NYOD said:
good luck man, i was in the same boat until two days ago.

which leads me to two other questions -- first - it says my mailing date is july the 18th, however im already getting emails from schools saying they've received my application from aadsas. how is that even possible?

and secondly, i listed 4 LORs, but it only shows the mailing date for three (which is 7/18). the fourth one is not listed at all even though it was submitted by the professor already. is it not being mailed out with the others, or is this simply a mistake?

this is what im talking about:

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Did that professor submit an electronic application instead? If not, I recommend calling AADSAS and asking them wtf. :xf: good luck homie.
 
Strag said:
I officially gave up on this professor. I left a message on his whiteboard fixed to his door asking if there's a time I can talk with him again, came by today and the message was erased. I don't want to make assumptions, but I also left my number so I believe he is thoroughly pissed off/annoyed.

Talked to my pre-health advisor and he suggested to be patient and go look for other professors. Went through my entire transcript and basically emailed every professor that I got an A in. I already have two professors email me back and already on board to write me a very quick letter 👍.

Word of advice to those still waiting on letters...have backups ready and don't be victim to a professor like me. Time is very precious in the application process.
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Technically you are suppose to get as many recs as possible and then have your pre-health advisor choose the best 3 or 4... or even get a committee letter.
 
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