Should I submit secondary without a key letter of recommendation

[curiouspremedude]

I am a reapplicant and have been verified since 7/9. I have received about 20 secondaries and can submit about 10 right now. I requested four letters of recommendation through AMCAS and have received three. However, the fourth one is the most important, as it is from the program director of the SMP program I just completed and it outlines my performance when compared to the medical students. My question is, should I submit secondaries even though this letter has not been received yet? Will schools be able to see the letter if I complete the secondary and then the letter comes in after? I just don't want my application to be completed/reviewed by a school without that letter, but I also don't want to wait much longer to submit secondaries to schools high up on my list.

Thanks in advance!

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[Blueprint Med School]

Once you submit your secondary, the school will be able to see your application, review it, and make a decision. If you really believe this SMP LOR will make or break your application, I would wait.

Kevin W, MCAT Tutor
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