When does the process of writing the MSPE or Deans Letter begin?
The process begins long before you select who will write you letter because prior to selecting and/or meeting with your letter writer you must have begun the process of assembling you curriculum vitae, personal statement, and preliminary list of programs that you are interested (April May). Then in early June of your 4th year you will be notified by the student affairs office that you can begin to sign up for who you would like to write your letter. Sign up early, especially if you have a strong preference. MSPE or Deans Letter interviews will follow in June and July. This is basically a meeting where you will discuss your career choices as well as how competitive you will be in that field and how appropriate your preliminary list of residency programs is. The letter writer will also use this session to get to know you on a more personal level in order to add a more personal feel to the MSPE.
