Can my letter writer be one of the professor's I'm interested in working with?

[Katherine P]

Hi everyone,

When I was earning my bachelor's degree, I took a lot of classes that are relevant to my intended field of study (social psychology). For this reason, I got to know many of the professors in the social psychology department at my undergraduate university. I'm applying to the same university for graduate school. Is it strange or a conflict of interest if the professor who I'm interested in working with is also one of my letter writers? Thank you!

[Teaching Faculty Wannabe]

13 hours ago, Katherine P said:

Is it strange or a conflict of interest if the professor who I'm interested in working with is also one of my letter writers?

In my opinion, I don't think this is strange. I think it's a bonus to have the person you want to work with say good things about you.

Good luck!

[PokePsych]

No, that's fine! I did the same!