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[bubbachuck]

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I have enquired with them twice on whether it is OK that I have two research mentors (they want three) but I have not gotten a reply. Has anyone else had any success in contacting them? Thanks.

 

[RxnMan]

I have enquired with them twice on whether it is OK that I have two research mentors (they want three) but I have not gotten a reply. Has anyone else had any success in contacting them? Thanks.

Unless you're accepted, I don't think they care. When you are accepted, I'm sure you can work this out in the two years before you'll have finished lab rotations one and two.

 

[dr.z]

Try calling them. Maybe you'll be able to talk with someone.

 

[bubbachuck]

sorry, i should have clarified that i meant that I have two research mentors writing me letters of recommendation, instead of three that they wanted.

good idea dr. z. i get so caught up on emailing i forget about the phone.

 

[prufrock0880]

i had the same situation. but i called, and after a few phone calls, they were fine with me applying with only 2 research mentors.

 

[KUNRD07]

What are you supposed to do if you have only worked in one lab for 3 years, thus only have one research professor?

 

[bubbachuck]

i called them and the lady told me to put the two that I had.

i'm assuming if you had one mentor, to put one.

i have no idea how having less than three will affect the admissions process, but i suspect it depends on how strong the recommendation letter is, the duration of the involvement, and the reputation of the professor.

 

[KUNRD07]

So, is it better to have one research mentor that you have been with a long time (3 years) and got a couple of publications out of or is it better to have the diversity of research through shorter stints with 3 research mentors?

 

[Caristra]

If I recall correctly last year the three letter rule gace some people a lot of trouble. Some called, were told two letters was fine, and were later asked to provide a third letter from whatever they were currently doing since the committee was on the fence about them and really wanted three letters from everyone.

I had my two letters all ready to go in august but waited until my third letter was ready in the end of september to submit my application. I figured being complete a little later was better than getting a request later for a new letter.

Best of luck to you all. Let's hope they realize that not every applicant has three different research mentors.

 

[prufrock0880]

i applied with 2 letters and have an interviews; we'll see if they ask me later for a third letter...

 

[KUNRD07]

is it okay to get letters from graduate students/postdocs to meet the three letter requirement or is this frowned upon?