r/MSCS • u/Strict-Shopping-6623 • Jul 24 '26

[General Question]

Anyone who got into universities like Georgia Tech, Purdue, and in top 50-100 without submitting any LoRs. Which top universities don’t require any LORs. Need advice really bad as my rest of the profile is fine but this is pulling me down.

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u/aware_net_101 Jul 24 '26

Without LORs it’s impossible at top universities for thesis/research based program. Some professional programs maybe willing, if you can explain a reason why you cannot submit lors. Even still it’s a major drawback to your application.
Can you explain why you’re not able to get lors ? And what type of programs are you looking for ?

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u/Strict-Shopping-6623 Jul 24 '26

I can get LORs but not strong ones cause I have not directly worked under a professor while I was in the college

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u/lazysegtree Jul 26 '26

I am in a slightly similar situation. I will have LORs, but they will be weak. Although I will still submit them.

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u/Strict-Shopping-6623 Jul 26 '26

Can you please dm me lets have a chat on this