LOR Question- Help!

[CAAtexas]

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I know a lot of pharmacy schools don't post what specific types of letters they want/require (professor, pharmacist, employer, etc.). Does anyone know what the general consensus is on what types of letters you should send?

Is it ok to submit 1 non-science professor, 1 employer, and 1 from a doctor that I do research for? Or is it necessary to get a letter from a science professor and a pharmacist?

Thanks!!

 

[seaswim]

That would be perfectly fine.

The general consensus is that you want letters of rec from profs/employers/people with fancy initials who know you well and can write positively about you.

 

[CAAtexas]

That would be perfectly fine.

The general consensus is that you want letters of rec from profs/employers/people with fancy initials who know you well and can write positively about you.

haha okay great! Thank you!

 

[Ralucelom]

Use this website to see what schools specifically require for LoR:
http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/directoryalphastate.htm

I wouldn't follow seaswim's advice (not bashing!) because certain schools require certain types.

For example, University of the Pacific: http://schoolpages.pharmcas.org/publishedsurvey/490
They state "One from a professor from a school you have attended within the last three years, and one from a licensed pharmacist who is not a relative or an employee of the University of the Pacific."

 

[seaswim]

Use this website to see what schools specifically require for LoR:
http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/directoryalphastate.htm

I wouldn't follow seaswim's advice (not bashing!) because certain schools require certain types.

For example, University of the Pacific: http://schoolpages.pharmcas.org/publishedsurvey/490
They state "One from a professor from a school you have attended within the last three years, and one from a licensed pharmacist who is not a relative or an employee of the University of the Pacific."

yeah that's very true. Certain schools have specific requirements, but the OP asked for a "general consensus". Definitely check with each school and make sure you aren't overlooking a requirement such as this.

 

[The Recoverer]

I know a lot of pharmacy schools don't post

not sure what internet you're in but MOST SCHOOLS POST lol

 

[NickW9682]

I would email the dean and ask what is acceptable. I am older and dont plan on asking a professor for a recommendation. I mean, think about people who are applying that havnt had a class in 5 years...is it really logical for them to ask a professor for a recommendation?