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mabuiir · 2009 October 29th, 03:04 PM

Thank God that my boss finally wrote me a letter of reference. By mistake, my master supervisor's secretary forwarded his letter of reference for me to me

. It is quite brief (just less than 1 page long). He said I am an excellent student, ranked 2/159 and 7/105, respectively in the 2 courses he taught and my dissertation was probably the best in the program. He also said I am very pleasant, extremely hardworking, and very polite

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In addition, the head of the finance group in my school also agrees to write me one as she also encourages me to transfer. She told me that as she is not familiar with my research, she just comments on my performance during the course she taught (advanced finance theory) which I was ranked 1st in class.

Both of them are internationally known for their long list of publications in decent journals. The concern here is that the head of the group does not have any comment on my rereach ability. Hence, could I take a deep breath and start with my applications now or these letters will not be solid enough to help me get into those awful programs?

Gecko · 2009 October 29th, 03:10 PM

the 1st letter hints at your research ability and potential ~ so the concern is mitigated somewhat.

the 2nd letter has fulfilled its purpose, so just go ahead and try~

mabuiir · 2009 October 29th, 03:11 PM

I forgot to mention that now I will need only one letter from my Dean to verify all the achievements I had during the time in my country.

Gecko · 2009 October 29th, 03:12 PM

Dean of your current program?

mabuiir · 2009 October 29th, 03:14 PM

No, the Dean of my undergrad institution.

mabuiir · 2009 October 29th, 03:19 PM

That is the Dean of my undergrad institution in my country. In some programs they require only 2 letters. Which ones should I submit? I really want someone to confirm my ranking in my undergrad school together with a number of other merits but am also aware that they are not internationally known.

tm_guru · 2009 October 29th, 03:44 PM

You should always have one letter from each school you attended if at all possible

Gecko · 2009 October 29th, 04:34 PM

mmm, in terms of pure signalling i would rather submit the dean's letter as the optional 4th letter.

mabuiir · 2009 October 29th, 06:16 PM

Thank you all. Now I feel much better. That problem has troubled me so much.

2009 October 29th, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
mabuiir Eager! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	Has my LORs problem has been solved? Thank God that my boss finally wrote me a letter of reference. By mistake, my master supervisor's secretary forwarded his letter of reference for me to me . It is quite brief (just less than 1 page long). He said I am an excellent student, ranked 2/159 and 7/105, respectively in the 2 courses he taught and my dissertation was probably the best in the program. He also said I am very pleasant, extremely hardworking, and very polite . In addition, the head of the finance group in my school also agrees to write me one as she also encourages me to transfer. She told me that as she is not familiar with my research, she just comments on my performance during the course she taught (advanced finance theory) which I was ranked 1st in class. Both of them are internationally known for their long list of publications in decent journals. The concern here is that the head of the group does not have any comment on my rereach ability. Hence, could I take a deep breath and start with my applications now or these letters will not be solid enough to help me get into those awful programs?

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2009 October 29th, 03:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gecko This user's posts are moderated. Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,081	the 1st letter hints at your research ability and potential ~ so the concern is mitigated somewhat. the 2nd letter has fulfilled its purpose, so just go ahead and try~

2009 October 29th, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
mabuiir Eager! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	I forgot to mention that now I will need only one letter from my Dean to verify all the achievements I had during the time in my country.

2009 October 29th, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gecko This user's posts are moderated. Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,081	Dean of your current program?

2009 October 29th, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
mabuiir Eager! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	No, the Dean of my undergrad institution.

2009 October 29th, 03:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
mabuiir Eager! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	That is the Dean of my undergrad institution in my country. In some programs they require only 2 letters. Which ones should I submit? I really want someone to confirm my ranking in my undergrad school together with a number of other merits but am also aware that they are not internationally known.

2009 October 29th, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
tm_guru TestMagic Guru-in-Training Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 635	You should always have one letter from each school you attended if at all possible

2009 October 29th, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gecko This user's posts are moderated. Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,081	mmm, in terms of pure signalling i would rather submit the dean's letter as the optional 4th letter.

2009 October 29th, 06:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
mabuiir Eager! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	Thank you all. Now I feel much better. That problem has troubled me so much.

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