Letters of Recommendation and Completed Apps Forum

[maroon175]

Apologies if this question has been asked before, but could anyone tell me if schools will wait until they receive all of your LORs before reviewing/completing your application? Or will they read and complete your application once they see that you have the required amount of LORs?

I'm asking because I have a third LOR coming in that I think will be much stronger than the first and second LORs on file.

Thanks!

[leslieknope]

Usually they read when they have the required amount of LoRs. What you can do is unassign one of the letters to that app, which would place it on automatic hold until the third letter comes and you assign it.

[maroon175]

Usually they read when they have the required amount of LoRs. What you can do is unassign one of the letters to that app, which would place it on automatic hold until the third letter comes and you assign it.

So helpful! Thank you!

[Rigo]

The earlier you apply, the better. Highly doubt a LOR will make or break you.
How long until this additional letter comes in?

[maroon175]

The earlier you apply, the better. Highly doubt a LOR will make or break you.
How long until this additional letter comes in?

Gotcha, I was told I should expect it by the end of the week. Could be by tomorrow, but more likely by Sunday.

[Rigo]

The earlier you apply, the better. Highly doubt a LOR will make or break you.
How long until this additional letter comes in?

Gotcha, I was told I should expect it by the end of the week. Could be by tomorrow, but more likely by Sunday.

I suppose that's reasonable. Don't hesitate to submit anyways if you don't have it by early next week. I've seen so many people who just keep on waiting and waiting for LOR's. Spoiler alert: Godot never comes.

[maroon175]

I suppose that's reasonable. Don't hesitate to submit anyways if you don't have it by early next week. I've seen so many people who just keep on waiting and waiting for LOR's. Spoiler alert: Godot never comes.

Ha, thanks