Letters of Recommendation

[Dazzling]

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I'm applying to LOTS of places (first for 2012-2013 masters programs in the coming weeks and then med schools for the first time this summer). Obviously it would be unreasonable to ask my professors to send ~30 letters each.

Questions 1 & 2: What is a reasonable way to go about sending the letters? I've heard of Interfolio, but do ALL schools accept it?

Question 3: can I just use the letters that my professors write intended for the masters program and send it to med schools? Or do I need each professor to write 2 letters each?

Question 4: do you think it's better to have 3 science professors to write the letters or should I toss in a non-science professor into the mix?

Thanks much.

 

[johnnyscans]

I'm applying to LOTS of places (first for 2012-2013 masters programs in the coming weeks and then med schools for the first time this summer). Obviously it would be unreasonable to ask my professors to send ~30 letters each.

Questions 1 & 2: What is a reasonable way to go about sending the letters? I've heard of Interfolio, but do ALL schools accept it?

Question 3: can I just use the letters that my professors write intended for the masters program and send it to med schools? Or do I need each professor to write 2 letters each?

Question 4: do you think it's better to have 3 science professors to write the letters or should I toss in a non-science professor into the mix?

Thanks much.

1) Interfolio seems to be the go-to. I'm almost positive that every program accepts it.

3) Eh, it depends. The more targeted and specific the letter is, the better.

4) From what I've read, 2 science 1 non-science is best, especially if you're just graduating school