Writing a LOI

[medbae77]

How do LOIs work/are they recommended? At what point in the cycle would you send one? I have received interviews to my top two schools. I would really like to express to my top school, how much an acceptance there would mean to me. HOWEVER, I have no idea when you should send one or if it is generally frowned upon to do so. Please let me know & thank you so much in advance for your time.

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[Goro]

How do LOIs work/are they recommended? At what point in the cycle would you send one? I have received interviews to my top two schools. I would really like to express to my top school, how much an acceptance there would mean to me. HOWEVER, I have no idea when you should send one or if it is generally frowned upon to do so. Please let me know & thank you so much in advance for your time.

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[Doc_Ock]

Does it hurt? No.
Does it boost your chances? Also no.

 

[drstranger]

I have always thought that applying to a school= LOI, because if you get accepted you will go there. The only time I think it is appropriate is if you need to express to one specific school why you have to be in a specific area (usually family-related).