Minnesota recommendation forms

[Fusion]

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How strict is U Mn-Twin Cities about the recommendation forms that we are supposed to have our letter writers fill out and submit? I understand that using a committee letter would not require the extra forms, but I have five individual rec letters on file with my advising office that mails out the letters to the med schools as a packet (I did waive my right to access my letter file). It really isn't feasible for me to contact each of my recommenders again just to ask them to fill out yet another form and send it to a single school (to where I am applying from out-of-state anyway). I will call the admissions office and ask them directly, but I just wanted to get some input from SDN first.

 

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[liverotcod]

When I asked, it was required. In fact, even with my committee letter, I had to get two of the contributors to do it. But all they had to do was fill out a little on-line questionnaire and hit "submit" - it wasn't hard. I feel your pain.

 

[saki0005]

This is where I did my undergrad and I also know quite a few profs who have given recommendations for the med school. From what I understand, they are pretty strict about having the forms filled out. This survey is long and gives the adcom straight forward answers regarding how you compare to other applicants.
However, I would give them a call anyway. You've got nothing to lose by asking.

If they say you must have them fill out the survey, then it's no big deal. Asking letter writers to fill it out might be inconvenient, but just explain your situation and maybe give each of them a little present.