Reapplicant LORs

[JustTossIt1234]

Hey all! Im again looking at reapplying for the 2017-2018 cycle. I was wondering what the thoughts are on reusing letters of reference for an application. Between my first application and second I made sure to upgrade my letters of reference. This past cycle I had two PAs I worked with and my anatomy professor write my LORs. Im not sure I can improve them by much. Is it appropriate to ask for the same letters again, or do I see 3 new letters/letter writers?  Thanks for the input!

[Natalie2018]

I had two of the same LOR writers my second time (undergrad professor and MD) but I also got three more; two PAs I had been shadowing since the time I last applied and an RN I was now working with. I don't think it's necessarily bad to request letters from the same people, but if you have expanded your medical experiences since the last time you applied it may be beneficial to request some from them as well.

 

Best of luck!!

 

 

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[UGoLong]

So this is your third application? It's likely time to make an honest assessment on why you're falling short. It might or might not involve your LORs. Consider adding someone who knows you very well and can address your work ethic.

 

The best LOR I've ever read came from an applicant's college soccer coach.

 

 

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[JustTossIt1234]

As it is, I know where some of the weaknesses exist in my application. Between my first and second application I revamped a majority of it. I felt like my LORs for my last application were very strong. So wasn't sure if it was appropriate reusing LORs/LOR writers.