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Letter of Rec Question

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:08 pm
by lakers3
I'm a letter of rec away from applying. Is there a big difference between applying late September and Mid October? just trying to gauge how much I should lean on my writer. Thanks!

Re: Letter of Rec Question

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:09 pm
by nlee10
You'll be fine. Just don't piss him/her off and have a LOR saying negative things about you.

Re: Letter of Rec Question

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:13 pm
by lakers3
nlee10 wrote:You'll be fine. Just don't piss him/her off and have a LOR saying negative things about you.
OK, thanks! Also, does anyone know if mailed in letters of rec really take about 2 weeks to be processed from experience? She wants to mail it in :?

Re: Letter of Rec Question

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:13 pm
by Abraham Lincoln Uni.
Generally, there is not a big difference between applying late September versus mid October. However, you may always call the schools you are specifically applying to and seeing what they suggest or if it even makes a difference.

In terms of processing times, it depends on the school, but just to be safe be prepared to wait minimally two weeks. The admissions department does deal with many applications so if it takes longer than two weeks, try calling in to see if there is anything that can be done to expedite the process.

Re: Letter of Rec Question

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:54 pm
by rnoodles
lakers3 wrote:
nlee10 wrote:You'll be fine. Just don't piss him/her off and have a LOR saying negative things about you.
OK, thanks! Also, does anyone know if mailed in letters of rec really take about 2 weeks to be processed from experience? She wants to mail it in :?
Two weeks this early in the cycle is not a big deal. Good luck, OP! :)