If I want to apply R1, when should I request recommendations?

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I asked 8 weeks out and asked to see the LOR 2 weeks before it was due.

I also gave them a schedule for submitting the letters. Every 2 weeks I asked for them to submit a new school so that it wasn't a lot on them at once.

I gave them 2 months to write it. My recommenders were very reliable and finished them within 3 weeks. They submitted a month before the deadline. I would say if the deadline is 9/8, try to tell them to finish by mid August to avoid last minute panicking.

Look to catch up with recommenders ~8 weeks out (calendars are tough to match up) and aim to make the ask no fewer than 6 weeks out. 4 weeks out is the minimum IMO.

I did not ask to see the draft, but I did provide detailed instructions and themes/accomplishments I wanted them to include.

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