How long are LORs valid?

[deleted244469]

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I will be graduating from undergrad in May, but won't be applying until next cycle. I would like to get some LOR's from professors that I have had. If I got them now, would I still be able to use them for next years cycle?

 

[chizledfrmstone]

It really depends on the school. Most schools will allow you to use LORs that are fairly recent (~3 years).

I applied to about 17 schools and all of them accepted mine (one was 3 years old).

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

All of mine were about 1 or 2 years old. Not a problem.

 

[deleted244469]

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. Do the letters have to be typed on "interfolio" or can they just be actual paper letters?

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. Do the letters have to be typed on "interfolio" or can they just be actual paper letters?

The letter can be mailed in. You just ask the writer to include a cover sheet they give you.

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[JDMcNugent]

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. Do the letters have to be typed on "interfolio" or can they just be actual paper letters?

It's best to have your writers do their letter with official university/college letterhead and you can send an email request on your interfolio account to your letter writers and it gives them a link to upload their letter instead of mailing it in to interfolio.

 

[JDMcNugent]

I don't mean to hijack this thread but can you use the same letters as a re-applicant? Or is this frowned upon? I have the 2 professors and 1 DO on my interfolio account from this years cycle and will more than likely need to re-apply this summer.

 

[Chillywilly]

My letters ranged from 3 years to 3 months. No one complained