How do you know that the LOR are really good for you?

[Gasedo]

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For example, I got a sealed one from a professor who sent also a copy so I can have it for myself. But other teacher sent only the lor sealed for AADSAS. Even that I got an A in his class I am wondering if the letter that he wrote for me is good enough.
Do you guys have a copy for each letter that you send to AADSAS?
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[polarnut]

For example, I got a sealed one from a professor who sent also a copy so I can have it for myself. But other teacher sent only the lor sealed for AADSAS. Even that I got an A in his class I am wondering if the letter that he wrote for me is good enough.
Do you guys have a copy for each letter that you send to AADSAS?
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well most dentals "recommend" that you sign waivers for your LORs so you dont get to read them for obvious reasons. i never got to read single one of my LORs; you just gotta cross your fingers and hope that your professor didnt write that your hand motor skillz is as good as a grandpa with rheumatism.

 

[howui3]

You can get an idea about your letter of rec from your relationship with the writer. If you took their class, worked in their lab, or was a TA for their class, you probably got to know them well. But if you barely knew the writer you might not get the best or most insightful LOR. Also, see if anyone else who got a letter from had a chance to write it. Some people are just bad at writing letter or rec.

But obviously the best way is if you get to see it. Some of my LOR were shown to me, while others were not. So far nobody brought them up during interviews.

 

[Gasedo]

well most dentals "recommend" that you sign waivers for your LORs so you dont get to read them for obvious reasons. i never got to read single one of my LORs; you just gotta cross your fingers and hope that your professor didnt write that your hand motor skillz is as good as a grandpa with rheumatism.

 

[NerdIAm]

I actually have read all of my LOR's.

I told the profs to send me multiple "sealed" copies in official school envelopes so I can "hand-carry" to the schools myself. Then I can actually keep one for my own reading pleasure.

To ensure that you will get some kick-ass LORs.... one word... GIFTS!!!!

 

[polarnut]

I actually have read all of my LOR's.

I told the profs to send me multiple "sealed" copies in official school envelopes so I can "hand-carry" to the schools myself. Then I can actually keep one for my own reading pleasure.

To ensure that you will get some kick-ass LORs.... one word... GIFTS!!!!

did the profs also sign the waiver form provided by aadsas? if they did and you still got to read em, good for you! i didnt get to have that privilege 😳