Recommendation Letter Question

[smc285]

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I had asked one of my science professors for a recommendation letter and sent her a request through Interfolio. She responded by that she doesn't use Interfolio and that she will upload the letter when a school asks her for it. How does this work? I am applying both TMDSAS and AMCAS.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Did you ask your prehealth advisors about the etiquette of asking for a LOR?

 

[smc285]

Did you ask your prehealth advisors about the etiquette of asking for a LOR?

Yes, they told me to ask through Interfolio. Is there a problem?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Yes, they told me to ask through Interfolio. Is there a problem?

You met with this science professor first and asked how experienced she was with writing letters for medical school?

 

[smc285]

You met with this science professor first and asked how experienced she was with writing letters for medical school?

Nope. I was a TA for her class along with several other TA's who are pre-med. I'm assuming she must've submitted letters for pre-med students for this past cycle. I had asked to meet her, but she said she won't be available till the end of the semester.

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

Submitting letters through AMCAS is pretty similar to the process using Interfolio. I liked using Interfolio because I could have my letters all together and submit early as possible. You never know with professors, you could be wrapping up secondaries and they still haven't written your letter yet.