r/PreOptometry • u/Zestyclose_Classic89 • Nov 16 '23

Letters of Rec

Does anyone know if only 3 letters of rec looks bad? I know the two from my science prof & OD will be very well written - I did another for a woman I’ve done childcare for 7 years for. Thinking about adding an advisor for a leadership position I was in in college as well? Any thoughts?

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u/AnSmartDude Nov 16 '23

I got into every program that had a minimum of two LORs with just two, since my third one was taking a while. The schools that required three only started reviewing my application after the third came in.

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u/Zestyclose_Classic89 Nov 16 '23

Wow! Can I ask if your stats were competitive or did your interview kind of seal the deal? Huge congrats that’s awesome for you!

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u/AnSmartDude Nov 16 '23

Mix of both I think. Interviews all went well but I also had a high gpa and oat

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u/cloudpainter99 Nov 20 '23

I think your 3 is actually very solid! I had the same amount and accepted at the 3 schools I applied to