Securing strong letters of recommendation is a crucial part of the medical school application, yet many students find themselves scrambling to identify and approach potential letter writers.

Among these barriers, the requirement of a single letter of recommendation from a fire chief or department leader stands out as a policy that often hinders more than it helps. This practice ...

Have a question? Submit it here. Question: I’m preparing to write a letter of recommendation, but I haven’t written one before. What’s a good approach? – Cole Answer: Great question ...