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MD2old
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09/06/07 - 06:04 PM

Hi, I need suggestions for application for CA programs.

I submitted several applications for CA programs but without mentioning about the PTAL, which I submitted materials at the end of June with no feedback yet. So, I mistakenly finished the application without PTAL. What can I do now? I tried to put an empty LOR from Board of California, but I can not resubmitted. Should I call them? Thank you for your advice.

robin082006
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09/06/07 - 07:29 PM

Attach PTAL as a LOR

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robin082006
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09/06/07 - 07:30 PM

maxium 4 LORs

So you assign:

3 LORs + PTAL

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oldguy
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09/06/07 - 09:06 PM

Hi, Robin, Glad to meet you again here,

Sorry I did not ask the question cleaer. The pboblem is that I have already submitted the application with 4 LORs to the programs. Now I do not if there any way I can supplement my application with PTAL if I can get it some day this month.

Nw what should I do?

oldguy
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09/06/07 - 09:10 PM

Hi, Robin, Glad to meet you again here,

Sorry I did not explain my question clear. The pboblem is that I have already submitted the application with 4 LORs to the programs without PTAL. Now I do not know if there is any way that I can supplement my application with PTAL if I can get it some day this month. Is it possible that I send the PTAL for ECFMG scan and supplement my appication or send PTAL directly to the programs?

What should I do? Is their anybody have similar problem?

MD2old
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09/07/07 - 10:42 AM

hi guys, I sent letters to california programs which I submitted my application yesterday. In the letter, I asked about if it is OK to supplement the application later with PTAL and if it is OK to send PTAL directly to them or somehow through ERAS.

Is it theretically possible do it through ERAS? Nobody can help here???

just do it
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09/07/07 - 12:29 PM

How long will it take to get a california letter?

wywywy2006
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09/07/07 - 05:23 PM

Most program won't review your application until they see your CA letter. Don't waste your money by sending application without knowing your CA status.

robin082006
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09/07/07 - 07:39 PM

oldguy wrote:
Hi, Robin, Glad to meet you again here,

Sorry I did not explain my question clear. The pboblem is that I have already submitted the application with 4 LORs to the programs without PTAL. Now I do not know if there is any way that I can supplement my application with PTAL if I can get it some day this month. Is it possible that I send the PTAL for ECFMG scan and supplement my appication or send PTAL directly to the programs?

What should I do? Is their anybody have similar problem?

I have no idea, but you can send them email to explain.

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robin082006
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09/07/07 - 07:40 PM

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just do it wrote:
How long will it take to get a california letter?

3-8 months

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deardoc007
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09/10/07 - 11:05 AM

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Hi md2old
When u get ur PTAL , DE -ASSIGN 1 LOR AND ASSIGN PTAL IN PLACE OF THAT.

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