Letters of Recommendation

[demspawn]

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Does anyone know if waiving or not waiving the write to see LORs makes a difference or not?

Thanks.

 

[tiredmom]

We were warned that we'd better waive the right to see it, otherwise it wouldn't be taken seriously.

 

[Bertelman]

second that

 

[mlw03]

think of it like your med school LORs - if you don't waive the right to see it, how seriously do you think the admissions committees would take the comments? i see no reason NOT to waive that right for the residency application, assuming you trust the letter-writer to answer honestly when you ask, "sir/ma'am, would you be willing to write me a strong letter of recommendation?"

 

[(nicedream)]

Waiving your right to see it means just that - you waive your right to see it. That doesn't mean you cannot see it if you are allowed to by the writer.

 

[mlw03]

Waiving your right to see it means just that - you waive your right to see it. That doesn't mean you cannot see it if you are allowed to by the writer.

hmm... interesting thought. i suppose one would have to read the exact language of what they're signing. i thought the thing i signed back for med school apps said that i WOULD NOT see the letter, but i don't remember the precise wording. anyone happen to know what the wording is for residency LORs? were you a lawyer in a prior life (just kidding ).

 

[carrigallen]

Well, the letter writer would have to offer the letter to you, voluntarily. If you personally request to see the letter, that is probably a violation of the rules.