Lor Mia

[Sorg1123]

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A friend of mine applying to med school gave me some advice: always ask more people than required for an LOR. I'm glad I listened. Back in Sept I contacted the director of a residential program that I worked at during undergrad. He told me he'd write a letter. A strong letter. So here I was thinking that I'd have a nice, well rounded application with two LORs from my research exp. and one from clinical. Twas not to be. After a half dozen emails and many voice mails the prospecitve recommender has not contacted me. Thus, I go to plan b: 3 letters from research. Two letters are from professors whose labs I volunteered in during undergrad and the third is from my present employer. So, for those of you applying now or down the road, my advice is to make certain you will get the letters you need well in advance. My relationship with this MIA author was not wonderful, and, in retrospect, perhaps it is to my benefit that he didn't write the letter.

 

[amy203]

I second this! One of my recommenders let me read the letter he wrote and, while he only wrote positive things, it's obvious he didn't put a whole lot of time into it. I am very relieved that I asked another professor for a fourth letter!

Another advantage is that most schools will begin reviewing your file as soon as they receive three letters so, if the fourth on is sent in a little late, it's not as big of a deal.