1. Is it okay to ask more than 3 people for letters? What did you do for application forms that only had three slots to write names/send email reminders (especially if the letters must be done online)? I thought about rotating but really I would only be rotating 2 people around (2 I need every time).
2. What happens if you dont get in anywhere, or decide not to go where you are accepted if accepted anywhere (either for funding or personal reasons)? Will letter writers generally be willing to write for you again another year (maybe even the following year)? This is of special concern for me.
3. I am exploring other options, including jobs, as I wait to hear about grad school. Is it appropriate to ask these letter writers for recs for jobs etc. also as this is going on? Now I wish I hadnt asked all four of my supporters to write for grad school...
4. And a bonus question: due to time and money constraints, Im only applying to top choices. I will not be crushed if I cannot begin next fall hence I am not applying to a lot of places with the goal of just going somewhere next year. If I dont get in this year, would I be able to apply to any or all of the same places again (if my interests/goals do not shift)?
Thank you!!
2. What happens if you dont get in anywhere, or decide not to go where you are accepted if accepted anywhere (either for funding or personal reasons)? Will letter writers generally be willing to write for you again another year (maybe even the following year)? This is of special concern for me.
3. I am exploring other options, including jobs, as I wait to hear about grad school. Is it appropriate to ask these letter writers for recs for jobs etc. also as this is going on? Now I wish I hadnt asked all four of my supporters to write for grad school...
4. And a bonus question: due to time and money constraints, Im only applying to top choices. I will not be crushed if I cannot begin next fall hence I am not applying to a lot of places with the goal of just going somewhere next year. If I dont get in this year, would I be able to apply to any or all of the same places again (if my interests/goals do not shift)?
Thank you!!