Letters of Recommendation
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What Do I Do if My Letter Writer is Late?
You should gently remind them via email or in person that you need the letter by a certain date.…
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Do I Need to Waive My Right to See the Letters?
Technically no, but it is recommended. The letters may not hold as much weight if you have not waived…
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Do I Need to Assign Letters Before I Submit My Primary?
No you do not. This is one of the few parts of the application that you can alter later.…
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Do All MD Schools Use the AMCAS Letter Service?
Here is a list of participating schools. Most schools use the AMCAS letter service.
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How and When Can I Submit Letters to AMCAS?
You can begin submitting letters to AMCAS as soon as the application opens in May. Before you mail a…
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How Should I Ask for a Letter of Recommendation?
Here is an article about how to ask for a letter of recommendation.
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When Should I Ask for a Letter of Recommendation?
If you are asking a professor for a letter, it is best to ask them after you have finished…
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Where Do I Store My Letters of Recommendation?
Most schools provide a letter storage service via their career center or some other resource. There are also…
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Can a Teaching Assistant Write My Letter?
Generally medical schools do not accept letters written by teaching assistants (TAs). You want professors to write your letters…
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Whom Should I Get Letters of Recommendation From?
You must get two letters from science professors and 1 letter from a non-science professor. This is a requirement.…
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