Sending "too many" letters of interest?

[bracesforever]

Hi, I have a couple of more schools (8) that I am waiting to hear back. Would it look bad if I were to send them letters of interest? I am aware that a letter of intent should be sent to only one school, but how about letters of interest?

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[princeafrica]

Send as many letters of interest as you want. You applied there. You are obviously interested.

 

[DoesThisLookInfected?]

I agree with @princeafrica. Send as many as you'd like. People have talked about good and bad of sending letters of interest, and I personally think it wouldn't hurt.

 

[doc toothache]

No doubt, they would all be sincere.

 

[jsptr986]

a letter of intent should be sent to no schools. your "letter of intent" is called your application. why would you apply to a school if you didnt intend on going there? letters of intent are not a real thing.

 

[deleted942432]

a letter of intent should be sent to no schools. your "letter of intent" is called your application. why would you apply to a school if you didnt intend on going there? letters of intent are not a real thing.

Just because you applied to a school doesnt make that school your top choice. A letter of intent let that school know they are your top pick. Depending on the schools, a well written letter of intent can help your application. I know LECOM specifically ask applicants to send a letter of intent after their interview if that their top pick.

 

[deleted942432]

No doubt, they would all be sincere.

Just about as sincere as ADCOM telling applicants "we wish we could accept everyone."

 

[princeafrica]

a letter of intent should be sent to no schools. your "letter of intent" is called your application. why would you apply to a school if you didnt intend on going there? letters of intent are not a real thing.

You should let LECOM know

 

[jsptr986]

Just because you applied to a school doesnt make that school your top choice. A letter of intent let that school know they are your top pick. Depending on the schools, a well written letter of intent can help your application. I know LECOM specifically ask applicants to send a letter of intent after their interview if that their top pick.

when you have 0 acceptances youre not really in a position to pick and choose which school is your "top" school. it is not a real thing.

 

[Pearl E. White]

when you have 0 acceptances youre not really in a position to pick and choose which school is your "top" school. it is not a real thing.

It is for students who have interviewed at multiple places, and feel one stood out more... also as already stated some schools request these letters to gauge their acceptance chance following an offer. Its beneficial for all involved following the interview.

 

[Cthuluhoop]

Just about as sincere as ADCOM telling applicants "we wish we could accept everyone."

I'm sure most dental schools wish they had the resources to accept nearly everyone they interview. More students = more $$$