Targeted Vs. General LOR's
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:27 am
I am an internationally educated student, and every professor I have approached requesting an LOR has told me that LORs must be specific to the program and that general letters are of no use. Considering my plan to apply to 10+ schools in hopes of increasing my chances at a top program, it seems a bit unreasonable to ask professors for so many different letters, even if all they need to change is a few school-specific sentences. So, my questions are:
Is it a significant disadvantage to send general letters?
(Next question directed to people who have received acceptances) What type of LORs (general/targeted) did you send that got you accepted into your top-choice school/s?
Is it a significant disadvantage to send general letters?
(Next question directed to people who have received acceptances) What type of LORs (general/targeted) did you send that got you accepted into your top-choice school/s?