LOR help

[nateholman]

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Hey folks. SO, here's my deal. Last year, I took a philosophy class, did really well in it (my TA passed out my essay to the whole class to read) and I decided it would be good to get a LOR. My TA was the one who read all of our essays, assigned our grades, etc. I asked my pre-med advisor at the time if it would be alright to get a letter from him, and she said yes, since he is a Ph.D. candidate. However, as I read through different apps. I realize that maybe this is not a good thing at all as many request, very specifically, senior professors. Dohhh! I don't know why I even talk to my advisors sometimes. 😡 What do I do? I do have another teacher I could ask for a letter from now, but my letters are already sent in to all of the schools. Any advise people? Thanks! Good luck to you guys.

 

[EyeballLove]

It really sucks, but if the schools you're applying to require a letter from a senior faculty, then you need to submit a senior letter. If you don't, I'd think that med school adcoms will take it that you can't follow instructions. If you have a letter from a TA, at least have the professor who teaches the class co-sign it. I had a similliar situation before where I knew my TA better than the prof, so when I asked the prof, he said he'd ask the TA to write it, and he'd co-sign it. I didn't like the idea, and luckly, I had other professors to go to. Good luck!