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Letters of Recommendation (LORs) Questions

Can my recommenders submit Letters of Recommendation after the deadline?

Yes, recommenders can submit Letters of Recommendation (LORs) after the deadline. Recommenders are strongly encouraged to submit their LORs by the deadline, but will still be able to submit after the deadline. The application deadline is provided to recommenders in the LOR Request email. LORs submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

Can I submit my Letters of Recommendation using Interfolio?

Interfolio is not recommended. If you can only submit letters using Interfolio, that is acceptable.

Can I submit more than 3 Letters of Recommendation?

Yes, you can submit more than 3 Letters of Recommendation (LORs). The majority of applicants submit only 3 LORs. Submitting more than 3 will not negatively impact your application, though it is not recommended that you submit more than 5.

Will it negatively impact my application if I submit more than 3 Letters of Recommendation?

Submitting more than 3 Letters of Recommendation (LORs) will not negatively impact your application, though it is not recommended that you submit more than 5.