E eatmyshorts New Member 10+ Year Member Joined Sep 2, 2009 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Sep 2, 2009 #1 Members don't see this ad. I just noticed that some schools have a limit on # of LORs but I've already assigned all my schools a committee packet (3 letters and committee letter) +3 additional LORs. will this hurt me?
Members don't see this ad. I just noticed that some schools have a limit on # of LORs but I've already assigned all my schools a committee packet (3 letters and committee letter) +3 additional LORs. will this hurt me?
armybound urologist. Moderator Emeritus Verified Member Physician 15+ Year Member Joined Jan 1, 2007 Messages 4,826 Reaction score 493 Sep 2, 2009 #2 They may not read all of them. But yes, there is a thing as too many LORs. Pick your best and stick with those.
They may not read all of them. But yes, there is a thing as too many LORs. Pick your best and stick with those.
Mattabet Doctor Thunder 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Jun 8, 2008 Messages 1,170 Reaction score 6 Sep 2, 2009 #3 Generally 6 is the upper limit, in my experience, so you should be fine most places. As above, worst case scenario is that they just start ignoring some of them - it doesn't reflect badly on you.
Generally 6 is the upper limit, in my experience, so you should be fine most places. As above, worst case scenario is that they just start ignoring some of them - it doesn't reflect badly on you.