Recommendation Letters question

[littleemt]

---

Members do not see this ad.

I have applied to MS's 2 times before. The first time my LoRs weren't really too good. Second time around I had 2 docs with whom I worked with write them in addition to my first ones.
I'm reapplying this year (3rd time's the charm?) and wondering what should I do. I already asked my EMT internship boss for one and can ask my regular 9-5 boss (I work in academic research) also. Should I ask my old professors as well?
Now, should I have them send the recommendation to my undergraduate school so they can take care of that or should i make them sign multiple copies and send them to schools?

P.S. I have been out of school for about 2 years now.

 

[littleemt]

I guess noone wants to help 🙁

 

[UltraRunner]

I guess noone wants to help 🙁

does your school have a letter service? if so, you should use it. I know for my school, alumi pay a fee every year to activate it... it is more convenient. if not, then have your recommenders send the letters to the schools themselves because the schools will not accept them from you.

if i were you and reapplying, i think that letters of recs do make a difference, but it seems like you have great letters of rec your second time. what makes your application different this time around??

 

[silas2642]

I have applied to MS's 2 times before. The first time my LoRs weren't really too good. Second time around I had 2 docs with whom I worked with write them in addition to my first ones.
I'm reapplying this year (3rd time's the charm?) and wondering what should I do. I already asked my EMT internship boss for one and can ask my regular 9-5 boss (I work in academic research) also. Should I ask my old professors as well?
Now, should I have them send the recommendation to my undergraduate school so they can take care of that or should i make them sign multiple copies and send them to schools?

P.S. I have been out of school for about 2 years now.

Well, what made you say that during your first time your LORS weren't "too good?" How did you know that they weren't great-- did your interviewers comment on them while you were on the interview trail? Most people sign a waiver allowing them to see the content of what the authors of the lors. Do you have any evidence to believe that something malignant was said about you? If something was, that can definitely be very hurtful. How far did you get in the application process the first two cycles? Also, what are your stats?More information would help.

 

[littleemt]

The first time around I had my school send all the letters. As for the "not too good" comment... well there was a discrimination issue between my research mentor and myself which culminated in a departmental counseling between him, myself and advisors. I know that was mentioned in the letter by the committee. I got 1 interview, 1 waitlist that time.
The second time around I had letters sent by the docs directly, signed envelopes and such. I got 1 interview, 1 waitlist this time too.
This time around I have more hands-on experience (emt work), research (job) and volunteer.