1- Which process is easier for the Letter (LOR) Writers themselves- Interfolio or direct submission via AMCAS?
2- I've worked in a lab for a couple of years and have a publication.
I realize that for a LOR you want to choose people who know you well and best know and will be able to describe your strengths.
I feel that the coordinators at different organizations where I volunteer would best be able to demonstrate this in a letter vs. the PI of my lab.
So would it be bad and seen as strange or suspicious if I don't submit a LOR from my PI (considering I've been there 2 years and have a pub), but rather from volunteer coordinators who know me well/where I've volunteered for 1+ years/who will be able to write me a better LOR?
(Note: I'm not applying to MD/PhD and I value/will talk more about my volunteer experiences vs. research experiences)
Thanks in advance!
2- I've worked in a lab for a couple of years and have a publication.
I realize that for a LOR you want to choose people who know you well and best know and will be able to describe your strengths.
I feel that the coordinators at different organizations where I volunteer would best be able to demonstrate this in a letter vs. the PI of my lab.
So would it be bad and seen as strange or suspicious if I don't submit a LOR from my PI (considering I've been there 2 years and have a pub), but rather from volunteer coordinators who know me well/where I've volunteered for 1+ years/who will be able to write me a better LOR?
(Note: I'm not applying to MD/PhD and I value/will talk more about my volunteer experiences vs. research experiences)
Thanks in advance!
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