Accessing last years LORs

[jango1222]

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I had 3 LORs that strengthened my application for last cycle (despite being rejected). I was looking to see if there was anyway I can access these LORs, perhaps calling AMCAS?

These letters were handwritten from few doctors overseas and I would have a hard time getting in contact with them at this point. If they were hardcopies, would AMCAS have them stored because I don't see them simply throwing them away.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

[giants25]

It's my understanding that if you applied last cycle amcas will be able to carry over everything in your application except your LOR. But if your using a program like interfolio or virtual evals they save them for you. Otherwise I think you may have to ask them again. I'd call amcas and ask

 

[DrMidlife]

I had 3 LORs that strengthened my application for last cycle

These letters were handwritten from few doctors overseas

Presumably these are handwritten because you did work in a rural clinic in a developing nation, where the docs don't have access to computers or typewriters, but they do have access to post offices?

One handwritten letter from a doctor overseas who has excellent English might possibly add some spice to an app, but there's no way a reviewer is going to read more than one handwritten letter. The 2nd and 3rd letters add nothing to your appeal as a med school candidate.

I hope you also have letters from 2-3 US faculty. If not, that could be one reason you didn't do well. The usual reasons: low stats, late app, unprofessional presentation.

Edit: meanwhile, nothing is kept on paper. Your letters get scanned for forwarding to schools.

Best of luck to you.

 

[Chizase311]

The AMCAS WILL NOT carry over any letters from previous cycles. I know bc I called and asked. I guess this is why people use Interfolio and such services. I guess ill be doing that next time :/ Ohh well. Its intended to keep you active with your mentors