Medical Which program should I get a committee letter from?

[TheBoneDoctah]

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Hello!

I completed my first bachelor's degree from MIT in 2012.
I completed a post-bac (which resulted in a 2nd bachelor's degree) from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2020.

I will be applying to all the TMDSAS schools and a healthy smattering of mid/low tier MD and DO schools.

Should I get a committee letter from MIT or from UT Dallas? Obviously the "brand" of MIT says a lot, but it's been such a long time since I've been there, that I don't think they would be able to give me a good letter. They do take into account everything I've done at AND after MIT, but I figure UTD would be able to speak more specifically about my RECENT experience.

Thoughts? Leaning towards UTD but want to make sure I'm not missing something!

UTD

 

[Goro]

UTD. The letter will represent the more current you

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

NP.

This also applies to your other letters. Choose writers who know you well and can write a personalized letter that will really place you in the best light.

 

[GoSpursGo]

NP.

This also applies to your other letters. Choose writers who know you well and can write a personalized letter that will really place you in the best light.

Agree. Unless there's someone you've kept up with, nothing anyone says about who you were 9 years ago means anything in 2021.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I don't think it matters too much, but I agree, the more recent institution would likely be the better one, especially since I presume it was at UTD where you did most of your prerequisites. Brand-name doesn't really matter but evidence of mentoring would.