Recommendation Letters

[Vergil]

I am wondering about the approach I will take when I ask my professors for a recommendation letter. Since I have made A's in all my science courses and most of my non-science courses it seems straightforward, or is it?

Should I provide a transcript, CV and letter of intent when I make my request?

I will be applying in 2001.

I want to start requesting these letters before too much time passes after the completion of the class. Since I will have these letters "on file" until I send them to the the admissions comittees in about 2 years, should I keep them, sealed, in my posession?

I have read that asking "would you feel comfortable writing an ENTHUSIASTIC letter?" of one's professor is not out of line: What do you think?

I really the value the feedback that you have given so far and I look forward to hearing from you again.


Thank you,

Vergil

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[drhenderson]

All of the things you heard are true about asking for letters early and asking if a prof can write a good letter.

Most profs would probably feel more comfortable keeping the letters on file in their own posession, or having a premedical committee at your school keep them on file. I don't think it is really common for students to keep the letters themselves, even if sealed.

Providing a personal cv to professors is helpful, giving them something more personal to write about.

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Jim Henderson, MD of MedicalStudent.net http://www.medicalstudent.net

[This message has been edited by drhenderson (edited August 26, 1999).]