Washington University of St. Louis LOR Number?

[EileenX]

I was just wondering if anyone knew what the limit on LOR are for Wash U St. Louis. Their MD side want 3 university instructors and 1 extracurricular person. Their MSTP side wants all research mentors. MSAR says 3-6 recommendations. Can I submit up to 6 recommendations (or even up to 7 or 8?), especially as an MSTP candidate? I emailed their office and called, but due to COVID, no response yet...

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[EileenX]

Got a reply! Wash U in St Louis will accept unlimited recs.

 

[mdphdapplicant1]

Thanks for the update! I'm curious, have you found any MSTP programs that prefer or absolutely do not accept extra LOR (compared to their MD-only LOR maximum)?

 

[hellothere69420]

Thanks for the update! I'm curious, have you found any MSTP programs that prefer or absolutely do not accept extra LOR (compared to their MD-only LOR maximum)?

Basically every MSTP will accept more LORs because many (if not most) applicants will need to submit a LOR from a few PIs in addition to the standard 2+1 science:non-science class letters as well as any other misc letters. You should really take a quick look at each program you apply to though.

 

[mdphdapplicant1]

Basically every MSTP will accept more LORs because many (if not most) applicants will need to submit a LOR from a few PIs in addition to the standard 2+1 science:non-science class letters as well as any other misc letters. You should really take a quick look at each program you apply to though.

Thanks for your reply 🙂
Yeah, I saw that UCLA MSTP has a maximum of 5 LOR, which seems to be the same maximum for just their medical school.