Two LORs in one?

[Wipeout416]

Hi all,

I asked my lab TA for a LOR and the prof to cosign it as some have mentioned happening before. However, the prof offered to write a supplemental letter... should I package these together as one? Only use one or the other? How should I go about doing this?

Thanks

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[etherealx]

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[OCDOCDOCD]

Why on earth are you using a TA as a LOR writer? That's a horrible idea, no one is going to give that letter any weight whatsoever. If the professor is willing to write you a letter then you should throw away that TA letter and just have him write you a real LOR.

 

[Wipeout416]

Not strapped for letters..

The TA knows me very well and is a doctoral candidate. And as per another thread on this subject that type of letter cosigned by a prof is generally ok, but it seems(meeting with him soon) that this prof's letter would be supplementary. Was wondering if I could combine the two into "one letter" submission or something?

 

[SDME321]

I did something kinda similar. I had my research advisor (post-doc with whom I did all of my undergrad research) and the PI of the lab (with whom I took a class and TA'd for) write a combined letter for me since their experiences/interactions with me were very different. However, I can't say anything regarding how the letter is affecting my application season considering that I'm currently applying. All I can tell you is that I have one interview so far and some rejections.

 

[Praefectus]

Go with the prof's letter.

 

[Redpancreas]

One professor teaches Advanced Biochemistry I and the other one teaches Advanced Biochemistry II.