https://www.reddit.com/r/PreOptometry/comments/1iexgn7/when_to_ask_for_lors/
created by NotSureWarrior on 01/02/2025 at 03:33 UTC
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Hi when should I ask for a letter of recommendation from the optometrist I am shadowing and science professor if I want apply around July - early August and I want to a be Fall 2026 optometry student? Thank you
Comment by Terrible-Purchase701 at 01/02/2025 at 05:09 UTC
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Courtesy is about a month before you need it. So I would ask them early June.
Comment by jrc129 at 01/02/2025 at 08:36 UTC
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I would recommend sending them the LOR in June through OptomCAS because they have to receive it and submit it through OptomCAS they do not directly hand it to you and you submit it.
The optometrist or professor will have to send it after you invite them to do a LOR for you through OptomCAS.
Give them roughly a month to finish it and if they haven't then I would recommend following up with another shadowing session to be courteous and asking them if they received your LOR invite.