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right to access the eval.

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hi everyone.....not sure if this question has been already asked....i was just wondering, on some DO secondaries, there is section where applicant signs if he/she want to waive the right to access the evulation letters or retain the right to access the eval letters. Does it really matter where u sign it? What if i want to retain my right to access the evaluation letter, Is DO school going to ask me a particular questions regarding this on the interview?...
thanks
 
hi everyone.....not sure if this question has been already asked....i was just wondering, on some DO secondaries, there is section where applicant signs if he/she want to waive the right to access the evulation letters or retain the right to access the eval letters. Does it really matter where u sign it? What if i want to retain my right to access the evaluation letter, Is DO school going to ask me a particular questions regarding this on the interview?...
thanks

A lot of schools will not consider your evaluation unless they know you have waived your right to view it.
 
hi everyone.....not sure if this question has been already asked....i was just wondering, on some DO secondaries, there is section where applicant signs if he/she want to waive the right to access the evulation letters or retain the right to access the eval letters. Does it really matter where u sign it? What if i want to retain my right to access the evaluation letter, Is DO school going to ask me a particular questions regarding this on the interview?...
thanks

By all means waive your right. Bascially the med schools just want to make sure that you did not have any part in constructing your rec letter. It also shows that you trust your evaluator enought to write you a good letter. I wouldn't want to risk any part of my application just so i can access some rec letters. good luck :luck: