A few applicants have emailed me asking me how to write a letter of intent (LOI), whose goal is to get the attention of a medical school and get off the wait list. Here are my recommendations:
1. Keep it short. More than one page will very likely be left unread.
2. Keep it formal.
3. Clarify your enthusiasm. If the school is your number choice say so.
4. Summarize your accomplishments (briefly) and what makes you a distinctive candidate.
5. Update your application.
I have helped numerous clients with LOIs and am, of course, always available for editing assistance: InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com .
