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Tuscani
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08/31/08 - 02:35 AM

#1

hello...

my third LOR is not uploaded yet and i sent it few days ago...its gonna be posted maybe in the mid september...

would u suggest me to apply on 2nd september with just 2 LOR or wait?

help!! help!!!
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NAUQ
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08/31/08 - 04:40 AM

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I think I'm in the same situation, but my problem is MSPE.
From my serch, most of the programs need 3 LOR or more (but there're some of programs need 2 LOR)

please read this http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/76489/
and tell me what do you think about it.

For me, I'll wait for the MSPE for 2 weeks grin

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dara_bc2002
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08/31/08 - 06:41 AM

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MSPE is due much later . The programs can downloaded only later , not now . So don't wait for that .

Correct me if I'm wrong guys ...

AnneGermany
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08/31/08 - 09:16 AM

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MSPE is downloaded by the programs on Nov 1st. So go ahead and apply.
I would wait for the 3rd LoR. They might sort out your application as incomplete with only 2 LoRs.

chicagodoc79
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08/31/08 - 11:20 AM

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3rd LOR is a must for most programs, so I would wait for that....

MSPE's aren't downloaded until much Nov.1st, so go ahead and apply...

Tuscani
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08/31/08 - 02:29 PM

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yeah MSPE is for latter...no need to post it now...but yeah i think that 3 LOR is necessary...

thanks i will wait.

raves
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09/01/08 - 03:21 PM

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hey guys, m in a similar situation. i have just one uploaded and the other two will be scanned and uploaded somewhere in the middle of sept. what if we finalize the lors and then apply. maybe the programs can see that your other LORs are on the way. I guess BBB would be the best person to answer this as she knows what she can see and what not.
anyone else?

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chicagodoc79
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09/01/08 - 03:30 PM

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raves wrote:
hey guys, m in a similar situation. i have just one uploaded and the other two will be scanned and uploaded somewhere in the middle of sept. what if we finalize the lors and then apply. maybe the programs can see that your other LORs are on the way. I guess BBB would be the best person to answer this as she knows what she can see and what not.
anyone else?

Finalizing LOR's doesn't mean anything if they aren't scanned...the PD's won't even be able to view that...most programs require 3 LOR's, if you apply with one, chances are you will get a rejection letter before your letters are even scanned, again, I would just wait...

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09/01/08 - 04:50 PM 1 of 1 forum leaders found this post helpful

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i am sufferin with similar sydrome, lets wait for bbb's last opinion

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raves
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09/01/08 - 05:22 PM

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yes i think only she can give us the right answer to this one.

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drdk
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09/02/08 - 03:48 PM

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I am taking my CS exam on 6th september, do you think I should apply now with exam status as 'will take' or should apply after 6th with exam status in caf as ' awaiting results' which definitely sounds better ...yes anyways I plan to apply in september and will update about the result later...pl advise should I apply right now or after 5 days will do..
wanted to ask as most people applied today itself..

multani001
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09/02/08 - 04:59 PM

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hey....guys i m in the same situation. i m about to get my 3rd lor in 2 days,then i'll send it in....if i wait for it to get uploaded it will be end of this month...i m freaking out...should i assign and apply or wait....please someone give a sincere advice..

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