is it always better to have committee letter?

[park1234]

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Hi guys,
I have a problem with the rec. letters.
I have 4 letters now (2 chem(Major), 1 science(Bio), 1 math) and i would probably get one more from my shadowing by next week.
However, my school's committee writes letter only after I have at least 5 letters and after i do interview with them.
However, my school committee's interview schedule is all filled until June.
So, even if I apply for interview now, I will get one interview in mid July, and my school's committee letter won't be ready until early August. 🙁

I was just wondering what you guys would do in this situation.
Should I just go with individual letters or wait for committee letter?
I should submit my app this weekend so i need to decide which letters I should list on my AADSAS app
Thanks for any thoughts!

 

[ttpharm]

I think you have enough already. Waiting on a committee letter is just going to delay you from submitting it early and actually hurt your chances.

 

[Muggs]

Just be ready to explain to adcoms if you are granted interviews as to why you didn't go through committee.

 

[park1234]

can i just say i didn't want my apps to be delayed?
is it going to be enough reason though?

 

[518590]

can i just say i didn't want my apps to be delayed?
is it going to be enough reason though?

Why didn't you set up for the interview earlier?

Maybe an interviewer would think this in his/her mind? Just be ready to justify

 

[park1234]

Why didn't you set up for the interview earlier?

Maybe an interviewer would think this in his/her mind? Just be ready to justify

Ohh it's becuz i must have 5 letters to set up an committee interview...
It's their strict rules 🙁

 

[Muggs]

Ohh it's becuz i must have 5 letters to set up an committee interview...
It's their strict rules 🙁

well in that case, it was kind of on you to get your letters in fast so you could get an interview... that probably won't go over too well to be honest.