What do your ElOR's see?

[Maschka1]

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Hey,
I was just curious if anyone has ever set up a phony LOR name on VMCAS or knows what exactly is required for them. Do they just enter test in the form of a letter or are there questions? are they limited to a certain number of characters?

Just curious...

 

[Minnerbelle]

Hey,
I was just curious if anyone has ever set up a phony LOR name on VMCAS or knows what exactly is required for them. Do they just enter test in the form of a letter or are there questions? are they limited to a certain number of characters?

Just curious...

yes, there's a character limit. but no need to set up a phony LOR name though, you can see exactly what's required of them if you just access the paper forms.

 

[milkmaid]

I've done it. Edited two of my LORs so it was helpful to know what they were being asked. 3,000 character limit for the letter, and a set of questions with check boxes... looks like this:

How long have you known or observed the applicant?




In what capacity have you known the applicant?




Approximate number of candidates I have evaluated in the past five years, for admission to veterinary medical colleges:





Initiative/Originality:

Needs occasional prodding
Does assigned work of own accord
Completes suggested extra work
Original, independent, imaginative
Have not observed


Motivation (for becoming a veterinarian):

Is uncertain of career goals
Simply wants to be a professional (any type)
Dedicated worker
Is among the most motivated
Have not observed


Intellectual capacity:

Below average
Average
Above average
Exceptional intellectual capacity
Have not observed


Personal and social maturity:

Below average
Average maturity
Above average
Exceptionally mature
Have not observed


Dependability and reliability:

Doubtful reliability
Usually reliable
Above average reliability
Unquestioned reliability
Have not observed


Emotional stability:

Very excitable
Easily upset
Usually stable, poised
Stable, well balanced
Have not observed


Leadership:

Satisfied to follow
Occasionally a leader
Frequently a leader
Outstanding leader
Have not observed


Ability to work with others:

Lacks interpersonal skills
Occasionally uncooperative
Works well with others
Excellent interpersonal skills
Have not observed


Character and integrity:

Untrustworthy
Occasionally compromises ethics for personal gain
No serious flaws in ethics or integrity
Absolutely trustworthy, observes high-quality ethics
Have not observed


Verbal Skills:

Below average
Moderately articulate
Above average
Articulate, clear, fluent
Have not observed


Acceptance of feedback and instruction:

Resistant to constructive feedback
Sometimes resistant to feedback
Accepts feedback
Seeks out feedback
Have not observed


Ability to handle animals:

Below Average
Acceptable ability with small animals
Acceptable ability with large animals
Acceptable ability with small and large animals
Have not observed


Applicant's overall potential:

Below average Lower 40%
Average Middle 20%
Above average Next 15%
Good Next Highest 15%
Very good Next Highest 4%
Outstanding Next Highest 4%
Truly Exceptional Next Highest 2%

 

[twelvetigers]

I have a sample one too - PM me your email and I can dig it up and send it to you (or you can do what minnerbelle said 🙂)

ETA: Well there you go! No more mystery.

 

[laitmanvet]

I accidently sent one to myself instead of the evaluator, entered in the wrong email address. The evaluator receives an email with a link to a form that looks like that. They can them submit it online. But it looks exactly like the printable form, and what's said above.