Congrats to all those with interviews already scheduled. I'm getting nervous because I'd hoped to have more offers by now, considering I've applied to approximately one bazillion programs (actually "only" 30).
So far, I've heard from Vermont, UNC (both by snail mail), and UH Cleveland/ Case Western Reserve (by email). Duke emailed to say they only consider applicants for interviews once two LORs are received (I've sent only one so far). My couples-match partner (also applying for path) just certified on Monday, so we're waiting for matching interview offers.
Regarding LORs, I have a dilemma. One of my LORs is pretty good, but not great (I didn't waive my right to read it). The writer made some nice statements about me, but then actually made a semi-derogatory statement about the field of pathology, implying that my clinical and interpersonal skills will be wasted. I think he was trying to be funny or ironic or something. I don't really need this letter (assuming my fourth letter writer comes through for me--she hasn't written it yet), so should I use it? What do you guys think?