When should I tell my LOR writers the deadline is?

[SonOfKrypton]

Hey guys. I am taking the MCAT May 22nd and hope to get it back soon so I can apply early. My only problem is my ignorance. You see, I have no idea what date to give my LOR writers as a deadline except "Juneish" (since I should have the MCAT score back by then and be filling out my AMCAS). Any advice as to a more specific date I could give them? Thanks!

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[AdmiralChz]

That should be fine. If they want a date, make one up like "June 10"

 

[branch]

Definitely make the deadline before you receive your MCAT score. That way as soon as you get your score, your application can be reviewed. If you let your LOR writers know now, they have almost 2 months to write and submit it, that should be plenty of time.

 

[nick_carraway]

Yeah... just pull a number out of a hat. If it's a semester system, pick May 22 and if it's quarter, I like the admiral's June 10.