My instructor said she will write me an "average-good" LOR...should I accept?

[apumic]

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Why is this thread still alive?!?!?!?!

(Yes I realize my response bumps it up)

Because OP either lacks any semblance of common sense or is a troll.

 

[senorsquishie]

There is an old saying in business that it takes 10 compliments to neutralize a complaint. You don't have 10 letters for one and for two it would be just stupid to use anything even potentially damaging to you application.

But you know what OP? Do what you want, after all you did ask for our advice, and when not a single person says it is a ok idea (let alone good) it is kind of a slap in the face to go against the advice you asked for.

 

[Dr Love]

Because OP either lacks any semblance of common sense or is a troll.

I'm inclined to agree with you.

OP, forget this particular letter. Forget it. Get new letters.

 

[MilkmanAl]

Why is this thread still alive?!?!?!?!

(Yes I realize my response bumps it up)

Because OP either lacks any semblance of common sense or is a troll.

Agreed. We may also be seeing one aspect of the OP's personality that makes him/her virtually impossible to work with.

 

[WeAreNotRobots]

would you be content with applying with an "average-good" gpa? or an "average-good" mcat?

there's your answer.

 

[ksmi117]

would you be content with applying with an "average-good" gpa? or an "average-good" mcat?

there's your answer.

An average-good GPA or MCAT is better than a average-good letter IMO. Much better.

In the end, it's really up to the OP here. If you want to use it, go for it. It would be a risky move since she told you that it won't be "strong" so obviously she isn't going to speak as highly of you as she could. But really, up to you. I don't really understand why you asked. You knew the answer and you refuse to accept it.

 

[akuarys]

Even after two pages of people saying that it is a bad idea... if you still feel that you should use it, maybe try using the admissions council letter service. I saw it posted in another thread... apparently they'll tell you the strength of a lor without disclosing what's in it. I haven't used it so I can't speak from experience.

 

[n3xa]

Agreed. We may also be seeing one aspect of the OP's personality that makes him/her virtually impossible to work with.

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[NickNaylor]

Even after two pages of people saying that it is a bad idea... if you still feel that you should use it, maybe try using the admissions council letter service. I saw it posted in another thread... apparently they'll tell you the strength of a lor without disclosing what's in it. I haven't used it so I can't speak from experience.

That sounds extremely sketchy.

 

[Dr Love]

Even after two pages of people saying that it is a bad idea... if you still feel that you should use it, maybe try using the admissions council letter service. I saw it posted in another thread... apparently they'll tell you the strength of a lor without disclosing what's in it. I haven't used it so I can't speak from experience.

Although they are supposed to act as a filter, I would not count on a pre-med advising office.

 

[RogueUnicorn]

op's sig says md/phd yet he hasn't even applied yet.... okay...

 

[PlacentaSac]

No one can tell you for certain. Most people here aren't on an admissions committee, and those that are can only tell you what they would do. That letter will be a red flag, because it shows that you don't get along with others. Medicine is all about team work these days, and I can tell you from seeing it first-hand that people who don't get along with others will find themselves in hot water really fast. You would be best served getting a generic LOR to replace the "mostly good" one.

Lastly, good thing you got only a warning for that whole academic dishonesty thing, because that would have sunk your application faster than anything written in a LOR.

I agree, but I can speak from experience. When I applied to medical school I used The Admissions Council. Their letter review was amazing and it gave me peace of mind. It's only 25 bucks and if you want to know how strong or weak they are, they give you a good breakdown. People can say what they want on this forum, but at the end of the day it is your application and your future. If you want peace of mind use a service like the Admissions Council. If not, I wouldn't risk it and find yourself another person to write you a letter. It really should be that simple.

 

[Tapepsi]

Based on what you said I bet you this is exactly what "average good" will sound like:

"On the positive side, OP is a very hard worker who has excelled academically....On the downside, OP does not work well with others and I have received negative feedback from partners that OP is difficult to work with"

Trust me, this letter will be the "kiss of death". I would never send a LOR if I had even the slightest doubt in my mind about it.