Reference Letters for Medical School

In addition to academic credentials, top schools also place great weight on the quality and depth of a candidate's recommendations. We want to know more about the personality and unique spirit that is behind those grades and test scores. In all professional programs, it's our responsibility to admit talented, multi-dimensional people with the potential for leadership. Reference letters from credible third-party sources who can objectively evaluate your integrity and character are paramount in the evaluation process. They often play a key role in whether you are invited for a interview or offered a seat in the class.

Sadly, not every faculty member or corporate executive has the time, energy or skill to craft an exceptional letter of recommendation. Even if someone thinks you are terrific, their best efforts might not do you justice. Successful reference letters must provide detailed examples of the exceptional features that set you apart from the crowd. The author must offer critical insight into your potential for professional success, along with a short discussion of your developmental areas (weaknesses). A poorly worded (or ill-conceived) letter can be the kiss of death for an otherwise well-qualified candidate.

In our work in admissions, we see reference letters every day (from top level executives) that do nothing to enhance the applicant's candidacy. Sadly, most references are terse, ordinary documents that could have been written by anyone. They rarely open the coveted Ivy League doors. We are often asked to write (and edit) reference letters by diligent faculty members who want to do the best possible job for their students. We think everyone should have access to this service.

We offer three options for candidates who want to obtain the best reference letters possible:

1) A custom writing service for letters of recommendation for medical school

2) A collection of the absolute BEST reference letters for these programs that we've ever seen

3) A comprehensive guide that explains how to write (and get) persuasive letters of recommendation for law school, medical school and business school (including over 30 actual samples).

Reference Letter Packages

Our collection of reference letters is ideal for anyone who wants to write a distinctive recommendation letter for a candidate who is applying to medical school. These successful letters eloquently document the candidate's strengths in the proper perspective, tone and level of detail. They convey the personal and professional traits that the committee looks for when making tough admissions decisions.

Whether you are a harried faculty member who doesn't have time to write a dozen letters or an applicant who is trying to write your own letter (and don't know where to start), these successful examples are mandatory reading to do the job right. They are also an excellent personal investment; your admission to medical school is the cornerstone of your professional future. Don't risk your chances by submitting inferior reference letters.

We offer the following reference letter packages. To order a set of letters, please click on the appropriate link.

Medical School Reference Letters

Mixture Package: Contains 1 Letter from Each of the Following Categories:

Written by Candidate's Professor
Written by Candidate's Boss
Written by a Client or Peer
Documents Volunteer Work
Explains a Gap in Work or School History
Explains Poor Grades or MCAT Scores

Mixture Package: Six Medical School Letters	$15


Complete Set : Contains 4 Letters from Each of the Following Categories:

Written by Candidate's Professor
Written by Candidate's Boss
Written by a Client or Peer
Documents Volunteer Work
Explains a Gap in Work or School History
Explains Poor Grades or MCAT Scores

Complete Set: Twenty-Four Medical School Letters	$25

Custom Writing Service for Reference Letters

We are also honored to offer a custom writing service for letters of recommendation for medical school. Our service is ideal for:

1. Well-intentioned bosses and faculty members who don't know what to say. A great letter offers a critical analysis of your strengths and weaknesses from someone who knows you well enough to make an impartial assessment. Details must reinforce and complement the information in your essays.

2. Authors whose native language is not English. The best references discuss subtle nuances of a candidate's personality and professional skills, which requires a strong proficiency with conversational English. Authors who are uncomfortable with the language tend to write less, which ultimately hurts the candidate.

3. Faculty references who don't understand the non-academic aspects of the selection process. Top-tier graduate programs in business attract candidates from disciplines as diverse as art history and geophysics. To gain admission to top schools, applicants must demonstrate skills beyond the scope of their undergraduate course work. Many faculty references simply say, "Sam's academic record speaks for itself." Unfortunately, this is not helpful for highly competitive medical schools, where leadership and interpersonal skills are as highly valued as academic success.

4. Harried bosses and faculty members who don't have the time to write the letters for you. Instead, they instruct the candidate to write his/her own letter, which they agree to sign. This is a candidate's dream, until (s)he sits down to write. Sadly, most applicants lack the experience to assume the perspective and tone of someone in the recommender's position. They don't really know what the committee expects. After viewing thousands of references, the committee has an excellent feel for authenticity. Most letters written by the actual candidates are embarrassingly easy to spot (and they are the kiss of death for the applicant's admission chances).

How important is that reference? At highly selective schools, 70% of all applicants have competitive grades and test scores. A committee's decision often hinges upon an exceptional intrinsic quality that captures our interest and makes a positive impression (entrepreneurial ventures, professional success or dedication to community service). Reference letters from third parties who can document these activities can make or break an application.

If you need help writing a reference letter for yourself or an associate, we can help. Our writers are Ivy League graduates with admissions experience at top medical schools. We write and edit only within our respective fields of expertise (physicians write medical school references, attorneys write law school references, etc.). With our experience in admissions, we know what works and what doesn't. We will craft a letter for you that will help you stand out in the highly competitive applicant pool.

The Process:

Each client will submit a detailed form containing the information we need to draft your letter. This includes a brief summary of the applicant's personal history, academic and work background and outside activities and achievements. Within 48 hours of receiving your information, IvyLeagueAdmission.com will return a personal, engaging and creative sample reference letter.

Our writers will evaluate each candidate's achievements, character and goals to extract and enhance the most relevant data. We will develop a unique theme for the reference letter that reflects their potential for success. Rather than suffering through weeks of unorganized brainstorming, you can have us create a memorable and effective reference letter to showcase the candidate's unique strengths. We'll also incorporate our best tips to dazzle the harried, overworked admissions committee.

We Provide:

1. One customized reference letter for the program of your choice (Limit: 750 words, or 3 pages double spaced, 11 point, Arial font)

2. One revision of the work at no additional charge. We've discovered that our clients yield the best results when they incorporate their additional thoughts to our model letter. We want you to be thoroughly satisfied with your finished product.

3. All work is processed within 48 hours and delivered by e-mail.

Ordering Our Service:

Click the link for the particular service you desire. We use a secure server that accepts all major credit cards.

To have us Write an Original (Custom) Reference Letter, order here:

Medical School

$149

To have us Edit an Existing Reference Letter, order here:

Medical School

$75

When your payment is approved by our credit card processor, you will be directed to our downloadable questionnaire. This includes a list of personal questions that provide the necessary academic and personal information to help us draft your reference letter.

Please COMPLETE the questionnaire and return it to us immediately for prompt service. We will notify you by e-mail when we receive your information. At this time we will:

1. request any additional data we need to write your letter

2. commit to a 48-hour deadline for the return of your work

We will not begin processing your order until we have all the essential information.

Disclaimer: Admission to competitive programs depends on several factors in addition to your recommendation letters. We cannot guarantee that a client will be admitted to any specific school or program.

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