LOR timing?

[Kef318]

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I too, will be applying this summer.

I've gotten verbal and written confirmation from professors regarding writing me letters. I asked these people at the end of last year (Spring 2013). Their response was basically the same -- they asked me to email them closer to the date that I actually need them and they will do them for me.

My question is this: is it too early to remind them about these letters? I don't want to be a pest, but have heard repeatedly that not getting letters on time has really screwed up some applications.

Also, since I will be getting a committee letter from my undergrad school (Pitt), what do I do with these letters in the meantime?

 

[Glimmer1991]

Okay, here's what I'd do: I'd email them at the beginning of May and say that you need them by June 1st. That way, even if they take a few weeks longer, you'll still be in an early batch. Use Interfolio in case they submit them before the application cycle actually starts--check the AADSAS FAQs link in my signature for instructions.