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Can I send a recommendation letter as an application update to the school?

My current PI is an alumni of a school that I applied to. My file at the school was recently put in the "will consider later" pile so I did not receive an interview. My PI offered to write me a recommendation letter but I am not sure how to submit it. If someone knows how I should proceed, I would appreciate the advice.

Thanks!
 
Can I send a recommendation letter as an application update to the school?

My current PI is an alumni of a school that I applied to. My file at the school was recently put in the "will consider later" pile so I did not receive an interview. My PI offered to write me a recommendation letter but I am not sure how to submit it. If someone knows how I should proceed, I would appreciate the advice.

Thanks!
Best bet is to call the school and ask them if they are receptive to something like this (because some are not) and then, if they are, ask how they would like you to send it. You should never send it youself. Two methods are: PI sends it directly to the admissions office or whatever email they tell you or send it via interfolio.
 
Best bet is to call the school and ask them if they are receptive to something like this (because some are not) and then, if they are, ask how they would like you to send it. You should never send it youself. Two methods are: PI sends it directly to the admissions office or whatever email they tell you or send it via interfolio.

https://forums.studentdoctor.net/th...hread-2016-2017.1189308/page-21#post-18105065
I had this question while back mixed in the general thread on LOR. Start at the above link and follow the several followups as this isnt a straight forward thing.
Are you trying to submit another LOR from a third party, now out of process, which can impact how your file gets further reviewed?
Or are you trying to submit a first person self-update, if they accept them?

You cant submit nor should a school accept a third party letter directly from you nor should a school now accept a letter directly from a LOR writer as all schools, except 1 or 2, are formally part of the LOR process within AMCAS.

Thanks!! 😀 I appreciate it!
 
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