Optional LOR

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Freeskier02

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From my understanding you can submit 4 individual LOR's or a committee letter plus an optional LOR. I have my committee letter, but I don't have the optional LOR lined up right now. I plan on shadowing some dentists this month with the hope that they can supply me a LOR. (I know I'm a little behind) My question is if I'm not able to get another letter, will it affect me that much? Or should I MAKE SURE that I get myself another LOR? Any thoughts?

Also can anyone explain the Academic Enrichment Programs section of the application. I've read the "instructions for this section" supplied by the ADEA but I'm not sure if i have any experience in this area. Thanks