recommendation deadline - "none" ?

[Amstlight]

I've seen this on the admissions link of the university I am applying, and I find it confusing...

It says:

 

Application deadline: 01/15

Fellowship deadline: 12/15

Recommendation deadline: none

General GRE required: Y

 

 

I thought all materials needed submitting by one deadline. Can anyone shed some light? cheers

[k_angie]

Well I think that it's self implied that your LORs should reach by the application deadline/ fellowship deadline. I mean of course they won't consult your file without your LORs.

If you want a clearer response, why don't you email the admission services of the university you are applying to. They will be of much better help than anyone here.

Hope it helps!

[Loric]

I think they understand that letters of rec are a pain to get submitted. I dont know anyone who had it easy with those.

 

And I know people who were accepted and funded with a single letter - not knowing until after admission that their 2nd letter writer never followed through. Most all admissions standards are in fact very flexible.. if you're a compelling enough applicant.

 

So they give no deadline for rec's, but they have their standard application deadlines and once that passes they'll start processing files and filling slots. Slots full? Doesn't matter if you're the most amazing person ever.. you're out. Not sure if they'll go through files by submission date or completeness, but yes, it's entirely possible they'll do a base-level review without any letters of rec and see if they want someone. Like i said, had a friend get admitted and funded with a missing letter and nothing ever said about it.

 

So try to get it in by a reasonable time but don't freak out if your letter writer is running late.

[Amstlight]

I think they understand that letters of rec are a pain to get submitted. I dont know anyone who had it easy with those.

 

And I know people who were accepted and funded with a single letter - not knowing until after admission that their 2nd letter writer never followed through. Most all admissions standards are in fact very flexible.. if you're a compelling enough applicant.

 

So they give no deadline for rec's, but they have their standard application deadlines and once that passes they'll start processing files and filling slots. Slots full? Doesn't matter if you're the most amazing person ever.. you're out. Not sure if they'll go through files by submission date or completeness, but yes, it's entirely possible they'll do a base-level review without any letters of rec and see if they want someone. Like i said, had a friend get admitted and funded with a missing letter and nothing ever said about it.

 

So try to get it in by a reasonable time but don't freak out if your letter writer is running late.

 

Thanks for clarifying this, it makes more sense now. And yes, it's painful to get all recommendations submitted on time.