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So, UPDATE! My advisor just agreed to give me an LOR, but given this time and they already got three letters, do you guys think I should go ahead and try to add this additional LOR? And how should I address possible questions might be raised by the late submission by my advisor. Please help!

Why? I can understand that LOR from advisor is important but having a professor from undergraduate is not OK? I just want some reference for my undergraduate work and study.

Thanks for the reply! You are right, I should probably ask him a LOR. Although right now it's kind of late in the application process. but I guess they are always open to more information right?

No, I am too afraid that he will do something, I think he did his PhD in collaboration with one of the schools that I am applying

Expecting to get my master degree in a master and PhD program. I have a good relationship with my advisor, the only reason why I didn’t ask for a letter is that I don’t think he is happy to see me move on! Some faculty said to me that my advisor valued me and will try everything to keep me here. So, how bad will this hurt? If this is vital, should I ask for an additional one? Currently, three LORs are: committee member whose research field not directly related, Professsor in graduate course, Professor in undergraduate as a mentor.

I'm applying for Ph.D. schools for 2019 Fall. Don't have a LOR from advisor because I think he will not be happy if I seek other opportunities. He is a person like controlling and I heard from other faculties that he will try everything he could to keep me in this department. honestly, I don't like his working style and need to get out. Anyway, there is not a single one LOR from him. Will this hurt my application? I have one from my master advisory committee, another from my undergraduate mentor and from a master course professor. Please let me know if anyone had been in the same situation!

Thank you! is it okay even I expressed huge interest to the previous professor? I just didn’t anticipate this happening.

So, I was in touch with the program director in Boston University aiming to join his group aroun three months ago. We had some email connections but not too positive. All he said was looking forward to read my application and happy to see my updates (my GPA). Surprisingly, when I was discussing with a new faculty in my department, he said someone he knew well was asking for students and I should mention his name when I contact this group. Question: should I contact? Should I tell the previous professor? Will this hurt my application? Everyone please tell me what you think! I am super anxious!