When Asking for Letters of Rec...

[DemonDeacon]

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What are some good questions or things to do when asking for letters of rec? The first thing I would ask to someone who knows me well is "I'll be applying to medical schools this summer, and I feel like I've gotten to know you well. Would you feel comfortable writing me a great LOR?" All of them gladly said Sure.

I did give them a copy of my resume, to those who said it would help.

One of my friends wrote a 6 page autobiography and gave it to all his refrences. Are there better things to do/ask?

I'm sure this probably was asked plenty of times here, so if there is a link, that would be great.

 

[lf777]

Hi

I think you are doing your best. Knowing how and whom to ask for a LOR is very important, and you're also supplying them with what they need to do that.

You could also get their secretary's name/# so you can call in 4-6 weeks if you haven't received it. It is also useful to give them a deadline, like "I would need this for my application, and the deadline for that is XX/xx, I would appreciate if I could have it by then...." or something like that.

good luck
lf

 

[UCLAstudent]

What you are doing sounds fine. Just make sure that the LOR will be strong. Also, some professors may want a copy of your personal statement.

 

[DemonDeacon]

Personal statement... yeah, =) It's in the process of being developed =(

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Also, some professors may want a copy of your personal statement.

This is a great idea. I gave all my letter writers my personal statement.
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[skiz knot]

I gave my LOR writers my entire aamcas app. It had all pertenent info. Don't forget to have you LOR writers include your SS # and/or your aamcas ID. A lot of schools want that.

 

[liverotcod]

I gave my LOR writers my entire aamcas app. It had all pertenent info. Don't forget to have you LOR writers include your SS # and/or your aamcas ID. A lot of schools want that.

That's a great idea that I completely missed. Since my premed committee is handling sending the letters, maybe they can do something to add it. Just a thought.