Letters of recommendation are a big deal. They serve as a secondary source for all your strengths as a student so they provide the admissions committee with a look as to how capable you are in the classroom. Therefore, you need to be able to ask your professor as the … [Read more...]
Want a Great Letter of Recommendation for Medical School Application? Here’s How.
When I was researching my Letter of Recommendation book, I asked professors for their best stories around getting a letter of recommendation. Here's one that will shock you: "One student sent me his resume and list of grad schools just before Thanksgiving. In his note he told me that … [Read more...]
Don’s Roundups: What You Need to Know About Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are a big deal. They serve as a secondary source for all your strengths as a student so they provide the admissions committee with a look as to how capable you are in the classroom. Therefore, you need to be able to ask your professor as the … [Read more...]
Medical School Letters of Recommendation: Your FAQ
Letters of recommendation are a medical school admissions requirement that you should ideally complete months before you apply. Not just any generic letter of recommendation will make your application stand out, so read the 10 FAQs to learn how to get great letters of recommendation that will be a major … [Read more...]
Letters of Recommendation for Medical School: Who to Ask?
As fall turns to winter, the ol' medical school application season starts to ramp up. (I'm already seeing a BIG jump in activity on the website. Whew, you guys are startin' earrrrly!) With the app season, comes the normal anxieties that plague everyone applying to medical school: Are my grades … [Read more...]
Asking for Letters of Recommendation for Medical School Admissions
Asking for a letter of recommendation for medical school is like asking for a date: The toughest part is asking! Once you've made your intentions clear, you can relax and just be yourself. Here's the easy and effective way to ask for a letter of recommendation. 1. Pick the right … [Read more...]