When is the best time to send a LOI?

[WaitCommiserate]

If waitlist movement doesn't begin until around May 15th, should I send a LOI around that time or as soon as possible? (I would hate to send one now and have it get lost in the pile)

Also, I am waiting to hear back from a school in the next few weeks, should I send a LOI asap, or wait until I hear the decision? I would hate for the letter to pull me down in any way....(I'm not sure why it would, but since they don't expect any correspondence from us until "6-8 weeks" after the interview, I would hate to annoy them).....Could someone give me some insight?

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[bmcgilligan]

I don't see why an early LOI could hurt. IMO, it could only help. I say, do it now.

 

[cammy1313]

I don't see why an early LOI could hurt. IMO, it could only help. I say, do it now.

Since my interview at my top choice in December I've sent 2 additional letters of recommendation (from my work supervisor and my thesis advisor), as well as 2 letters of intent. I'd say I've just about harrassed them enough but they made it clear that anything that flags your file is a good thing. Some schools do stipulate not to send anything so be careful because it does depend on the school. Now I'm just wondering when to send one final letter: just before May 15th or immediately after?

 

[WaitCommiserate]

What does IMO mean?

I don't see why an early LOI could hurt. IMO, it could only help. I say, do it now.

 

[Code Brown]

What does IMO mean?

In My Opinion. IMHO = In My Humble Opinion.

 

[Medikit]

I'm thinking about sending a letter of intent to one school but part of me wants to hold out for an interview at ucla or loma linda...

This is tough.

 

[derf]

I'm thinking about sending a letter of intent to one school but part of me wants to hold out for an interview at ucla or loma linda...

This is tough.

send a letter of intent with a contingency footnote

 

[Medikit]

send a letter of intent with a contingency footnote

Nice

 

[Penelope1]

send a letter of intent with a contingency footnote

What I would really like to do is send schools a letter stating:

"I regret to inform you that you are not currently my top choice. However, that spot might open up soon, as I progressively give up hope at the schools I really want to attend! After careful consideration of your qualifications, your school has been placed in the second quintile of my high-priority alternate list."

 

[khushster]

What I would really like to do is send schools a letter stating:

"I regret to inform you that you are not currently my top choice. However, that spot might open up soon, as I progressively give up hope at the schools I really want to attend! After careful consideration of your qualifications, your school has been placed in the second quintile of my high-priority alternate list."

NICE!