So I have already submitted the max number of LOR's but now one of the attendings who I did a subI with has finally come through and is ready to write the LOR he promised me back in September. He is a great surgeon and well known and I would really like to use his letter somehow. I'm wondering what my options are. I was thinking that maybe I could just tell him to hold off on the letter and ask him to make a few phone calls for me when it comes down to crunch time. Any other suggestions?
What to do with extra, unneeded LOR
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If you've submitted the max letters to all the programs, then don't waste this person's time, as the letter can't be used. A phone call would be easier for him, and more useful for you.
In retrospect, sending out 3 letters to some programs, which would have made you complete at these places (some only require 3) would have allowed for you to add a 4th letter.
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I doubt most programs look at anything submitted past November 1 save the Dean's Letter.
You might explain to him that you appreciate the offer but the application deadline was November 1 and that you wouldn't want to waste his time, but could he make a phone call to your number 1 program?
You might explain to him that you appreciate the offer but the application deadline was November 1 and that you wouldn't want to waste his time, but could he make a phone call to your number 1 program?
