Admissions officers have the difficult task of going through thousands of applicants. Quantitative factors like GPAs and MCAT scores are highly competitive and can be similar for the top applicants. That’s why admissions officers need something more personal to know you better as a candidate.
They also want to see what others have to say about you. It’s easy to pump yourself up, but the impact that you, your character, and your work ethic have had on others is crucial in deciding who to accept into medical school. Your glowing letters of recommendation will help you get accepted to your dream medical school.