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Letters of recommendation can be one of the most important parts of an application. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about LORs.
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Published on: April 16, 2014
The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?
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Published on: June 29, 2011
You’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity. You practically snatch the mail from ... Read more
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Published on: October 13, 2008
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Published on: February 9, 2008
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Published on: December 20, 2007
Substance Substance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. ... Read more
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Published on: November 20, 2007