who were your Letters of reccomendation from?

[mommy0217]

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I know for one of my schools they ask for a Pharmacist, I don't personally know any abut I plan on becoming a pharm tech or shadowing.

but I need 2 more, I was wondering who everyone got theirs from?
I was thinking I could get one from one of my teachers, maybe one from my pastor or someone else over one of my volunteering activities?

when you asked these people did you give them a sample of what might be good? Thanks!

 

[PharmyDude]

I think if you want to be safe do 1 from pharmacist, 1 from a science professor and 1 from either a nonscience professor or someone you did research with.

 

[HmoobRX]

Whoever you ask...make sure you ask them if they can provide you a great letter of recommendation!

If AdComs are reviewing your application, they will pick someone who is great in all areas compared to someone who just good or average.

 

[xtreem2110]

Pharmacist
Public Health Professor (Chair of Dept.)
Anatomy Professor

Make sure they know your personality too. the last thing you want is a very bland letter.

 

[nightshade869]

My employer for 4 years
My academic advisor (head of department) who goes to my church
Pharmacy Technician who I work with at the hospital pharmacy I work in

 

[erin0522]

1) District Pharmacy Supervisor of CVS (I work at the district training store so he comes in often and I figured it would have more weight to get a letter from a higher source; I've worked as a pharm tech there for 2 Years)

2) Science professor: Took 2 classes from him, including Behavioral Neuroscience (lecture hall style) and his own class that he made, Psychobiology of Hearing (discussion-style, very small class and I got to know him really well plus he knows my academic performances in 2 courses)

3) Cello professor: He has known me personally since the day I got to the school and I have a very good relationship. This letter demonstrated the personality side of me, the stuff outside of academics.

It depends on the professor but I always played it safe and asked for letters personally in their office, unless they were known for preferring email contact because they're rarely in their office. Allow at LEAST a month for them to write because honestly, your letter is low on their priority list.

Don't be afraid to follow up if they haven't written yet. Sometimes they really just forget and don't mean to.

 

[selise]

OChem Professor
Microbiology Professor
2 Pharmacists that I've worked with

Each one wrote their own letter (which I never even saw). I did have one pharmacist tell me she'd sign a letter if I would just write it, but I ended up not asking her. That just seemed a little bit lazy and apathetic to me. I chose people who knew me and my abilities well, so they had no trouble describing me as a student or technician.

 

[nekoshotgun]

I asked my pharmacist who I volunteered under, 2 science professors, and a lab TA who cosigned it with the lab professor. Some schools might not accept a letter by a TA even if it was cosigned by a professor though.
These were enough to get me interviews but I think it would be better to have one letter not related to academics or pharmacy just to show that you have a well rounded personality and interests.

I went to office hours often so I got to know my professors well and vice versa. However, I did include my resume and a short summary of my goals, experiences, hobbies, etc just in case.

 

[longhornatheart]

1) District Pharmacy Supervisor of CVS (I work at the district training store so he comes in often and I figured it would have more weight to get a letter from a higher source; I've worked as a pharm tech there for 2 Years)

I'm not sure if it's true for all pharmacy schools but one told me how high up someone is doesn't matter. They look for strong letters of recommendation from a supervisor, pharmacist, adviser, etc. So if you get a senator to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf, it doesn't weigh more.

Regardless of that, I got 3 letters of recommendation:
1) Clinical pharmacist
2) Pharmacist and former manager
3) Physician and executive of the healthcare system

I've worked with all of them for 3+ years.

On a different note, the two schools I'm applying to told me it doesn't make a difference to the admissions committee if you waive your rights or not on the LOR. The difference would be to your evaluator on how candid they would be knowing you have access to the letters if you are accepted into the program.

 

[lymmys]

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[crazybob]

1) Professor, Chair of the Department, and also my academic advisor
2) Assistant Professor, and faculty advisor for the pre-pharmacy club
3) Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice

 

[Abominable Itch]

- Physical Chemistry Professor - Did very well in his class.

- Research Professor - I've been doing research for one and a half years and I also did well in a class that I took with him

- Pharmacist - Volunteered at the pharmacy for almost 3 years, so they were able to speak very well about my background in pharmacy.

 

[SparkLy09]

I'm not sure if it's true for all pharmacy schools but one told me how high up someone is doesn't matter. They look for strong letters of recommendation from a supervisor, pharmacist, adviser, etc. So if you get a senator to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf, it doesn't weigh more.

On a different note, the two schools I'm applying to told me it doesn't make a difference to the admissions committee if you waive your rights or not on the LOR. The difference would be to your evaluator on how candid they would be knowing you have access to the letters if you are accepted into the program.

I agree with the first part, you should just ask whoever knows you best and can comment upon that, not someone who has a better title or something.

I waived my rights anyway, maybe adcom's won't care but I personally think it's just more polite. Then there's less pressure for the writer overall.

1. PIC - I was his only tech/clerk during early graveyard so it worked out well 2. Anatomy and Physiology Prof 3. Microbiology prof who I also TA for.

 

[dnguyen401]

1.) Pharmacist - Knew personally for 10 years
2.) Research/Genetics professor - Did very well in her class and is doing research with her
3.) G.Chem professor - Was the top student of her class

 

[Lubeckd]

1.Ochem professor
2.Physics/Calculus based 1 professor who wanted to write me a LOR
3.Chemistry Department Chairmen who wanted to write me a LOR
4.Pharmacist/Supervisor (Because of him, I had to E submitted my application last week when he finished my LOR)

 

[bbc09]

The PharmCAS school pages is a good place to look if you're unsure about whom to ask for recommendations. They list from whom they recommend or require recommendations.

Some might not accept the rec from your pastor.