Letters are a critical part of the application process. Professional schools value the perspectives of people who have observed your work and can speak to your abilities and personality. Overall, letters should highlight your personal qualities, characteristics, competencies, and capabilities as a future professional - from the perspective of someone whotrulyknows you.

Most professional schoolstypicallyrequire 2-4 letters as part of your professional school application.Research the specificamountandtype of lettersyou will need for yourindividualprofessional school(s)of interest and plan accordingly.