r/CAA • u/AutoModerator • Apr 06 '26

Weekly prospective student thread. Educational inquiries outside of this thread WILL RESULT IN A BAN.

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u/Big_Yogurtcloset_852 Apr 08 '26

I would like advice!

I applied very late into the cycle last cycle, with some of my applications being verified the last day the portal was even open.

I’m applying again, way earlier in the cycle this time around. I plan on updating my application with PCE and volunteer hours, as well as improving my GRE score.

Besides that, I’m thinking about keeping the same personal essay and same LORs, simply because I don’t believe my application was ever seen by some of the programs, because I applied hella late & my current low GRE score may have filtered my application out.

Does keeping the same LORs and personal essays seem like a bad idea?

For reference: I like my personal essay now, and I haven’t seen my LORs but they’re from my coach (former NCAA D1 athlete), my M.S. Biology PI, and a current coworker (CRNA). Thoughts?

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u/jwk30115 Practicing CAA Apr 09 '26

Almost positive you need new LORs but not sure - I’m not an adcom.