Letter writer is late
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 1:59 am
I had a couple applications due yesterday, and one of my letter writers still hasn't submitted any of his letters. I emailed him that morning with a reminder (I had sent other reminders in the past too), and he replied saying he will get it done. However those deadlines have passed and it hasn't been submitted yet. Additionally, I have 3 more due tomorrow.
I'm just wondering how big of a deal this is? Will this potentially affect my application? I also saw on one of the department's websites that the application materials must be received by the 13th (along with the rest of the app) in order to be considered for a fellowship. Is it possible that I really will be dropped from consideration for fellowships if a letter is late? Or since committees generally don't start reviewing apps until January, do I have nothing to worry about assuming he submits it by then?
I'm just wondering how big of a deal this is? Will this potentially affect my application? I also saw on one of the department's websites that the application materials must be received by the 13th (along with the rest of the app) in order to be considered for a fellowship. Is it possible that I really will be dropped from consideration for fellowships if a letter is late? Or since committees generally don't start reviewing apps until January, do I have nothing to worry about assuming he submits it by then?