Lost on LORS

[Wishing4MD]

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Hey everyone!
I was wondering how to go about the LORS? I just ask the person I want it from and they write it and send it to me and then I submit it? Am I allowed to read it ( dumb question, I know... Just want to make sure!), in your opinion, what is considered an excellent LOR? Thanks in advance & good luck to everyone applying this cycle!🙂

 

[cfx]

No, the writers themselves need to upload it to your amcas application. You will not be able to read it, unless they choose on their own to send it to you (don't ask). A good letter will be one that says something about you and who you are, as opposed to "so-and-so got a good grade".

 

[icalz]

Word to the wise: be very careful about who you ask to write your letter. If they put a single negative comment in the letter it will definitely hurt your chances, and because you never get to read the letter you will never know. So just make sure you ask someone that you really feel will write you a strong, 100% letter.

 

[Wishing4MD]

Thanks for your help!! 😀

 

[KTownGT]

Word to the wise: be very careful about who you ask to write your letter. If they put a single negative comment in the letter it will definitely hurt your chances, and because you never get to read the letter you will never know. So just make sure you ask someone that you really feel will write you a strong, 100% letter.

See if you can get them to email you a copy of the letter too? Say the suspense is Killing you! 😀

Here's a question for y'all: Does it matter if LORs are specific for certain schools?

I asked one of my history profs to write a lor, and he asked if I wanted a generic letter or a specific letter for certain schools.

 

[cfx]

See if you can get them to email you a copy of the letter too? Say the suspense is Killing you! 😀

Here's a question for y'all: Does it matter if LORs are specific for certain schools?

I asked one of my history profs to write a lor, and he asked if I wanted a generic letter or a specific letter for certain schools.

You will want your letter to be generic, because the same one will be sent to all schools you decide to send it to.

 

[linkorn12]

the above answers are correct, unless your school has some sort of premed credential service that will take care of submitting the letters for you