Do Secondary Applications Require LoR

[cottonsct]

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Do secondary applications require new letters of recommendation in addition to the letters already on the primary application (AMCAS)?

I hear everyone talking about quick turn around on secondary applications but my experience with letter writers has been that nothing is quick...

 

[flatearth22]

Some people had all their letters in by June. Others have committees who aren't done till August/September or that one procrastinating PI who won't have it in until October. Just control what you can and get your secondaries back on a timely basis (but do your best job of course). However, you aren't complete at a school until your secondary application and all LOR's have been received and processed.

 

[cottonsct]

So certain schools do require more letters of recommendation be included with the secondary application?

I already have all my letters in for the AMCAS application (I have all the letters I wanted to send). AMCAS has received all my letters of recommendation (three professors and one physician, plus the premed advisors letter).

I was wondering if the schools might ask me for additional letters once they see the primary (AMCAS) application?

 

[mauberley]

So certain schools do require more letters of recommendation be included with the secondary application?

I already have all my letters in for the AMCAS application (I have all the letters I wanted to send). AMCAS has received all my letters of recommendation (three professors and one physician, plus the premed advisors letter).

I was wondering if the schools might ask me for additional letters once they see the primary (AMCAS) application?

No. Letters of recommendation are NOT a part of your primary app. AMCAS only serves as a letter forwarding service. Letters are a part of your secondary applications. There are no "extra" letters required.

 

[cottonsct]

Awesome! Thanks!