Scoring Reference Letters

[diegoS]

Does anyone know how the letters of reference are scored? Ive talked to 4 different people all of whom are willing to write a letter for me and I need to know who to select to max my score.

 

THANKS!!

[future_doc]

Select the potential referees who will give you a "strong" LOR. They should have your transcript, updated CV and a motivational letter,statement of Personal Statement. I don't have a clue about any 'score', but you want someone who is enthusiastic and to a degree will be invested in your future. When in doubt, use your gut.

[sv3]

they can't make it any easier for you - they already tell you what 4 questions they want answered. I'd suggest getting them answered

[Addy K]

Speaking of those 4 questions, on their website it says:

 

Please ensure that your referee completes the reference form (available once you have accessed the secondary medicine application) and the following information

 

Stated on the form itself it reads: On letterhead stationery, please address the following four points in your letter:

 

1. Do you feel this applicant should be admitted into the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry? Please explain why or why not.

2. Would you have him/her as your personal physician? Please explain why or why not.

3. Please address the moral and ethical characteristics of the applicant.

4. Please comment on any/all outstanding characteristics (the strengths and weaknesses) of the applicant.

 

But in the "official" confidential reference form, #2 is missing even though it says, "please address the following four points in your letter". I'm guessing we should have all 4 points answered and that the reference form contains a typo...?

[future_doc]

Yes, I would think that is a no-brainer.

[Addy K]

I noticed at the bottom of the form they have this:

 

Would you have this person as your personal physician? Yes ; No If no, please state why in your letter.

 

So I guess that is the fourth point, and your referee only needs to refer to it if they wouldn't want you as their physician .. lol that'd suck - "he's a very intelligent, great person, but personally I'd never have him as my doctor"