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* What do you think about this LOR?
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  rainbowbridge - 09/05/08 12:02
 
  One of my US LOR states: "Dr. xyz's writing skills are strong, requiring only small amounts of editing. His English verbal skills are very strong although not absolutely perfect. I would not expect that he would have any problem interacting in a fast-paced medical environment with diverse personnel and patients...."

Rest of the letter were positive. Do you think this letter will be taken as negative?

This is one of 3 US LORs I have now and the only one written by a professor in a reputable institue. The other two were written by assistant professors and they are very positive.

Should I use this one or not?
 
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  hellousa - 09/05/08 12:09
 
  I think LoRs with some comment about cadidate's weaknesses are good. Usually the letters from big institutions will mention some weakness. I would go for it.  
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  rainbowbridge - 09/05/08 12:14
 
  Thank you so much for your reply, Hellousa.  
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  rainbowbridge - 09/05/08 12:22
 
  Any other opinion?  
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  vtp08 - 09/05/08 12:26
 
  well, for me - it doesn't sound so positive. sorry.
is the rest of the letter strongly positive?
 
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  carotid - 09/05/08 12:27
 
  i would definitely use it if i were u,  
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  rainbowbridge - 09/05/08 12:32
 
  vtp08, the rest of the letter is very positive. This is really a double edged sword. I am afraid that it will hurt me.
 
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  1cashie - 09/05/08 12:41
 
  rainbowbridge i don't see it hurting you

yeah it might not be of too much use .
I wud use it as my 4th letter if I ve nothing better to use.
 
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  rainbowbridge - 09/05/08 12:48
 
  vtp08, carotid, 1cashie, thank you all very much!  
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  arivera - 09/05/08 13:06
 
  i think this lor is excellent&honest one;)go for it!!!  
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* Re:What do you think about this LOR?
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  1cashie - 09/05/08 13:10
 
  its not just the content of the letter its also about the fact that who writes for you.
and a letter with a lil bit of the element of critique tells that it is an honest opinion and not just about somebody trying to help you.
 
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