Prof missed deadlines, now out of the country!

[iphi]

A professor writing one of my LORs missed FIVE of my deadlines. I sent her an email and got an auto-response saying she is out of the country until December 31 and will have very limited email access! These are literally half the schools on my list, including my top 2-3 picks! What should I do? Especially since one of them is a hard copy letter! If she didn't already mail it she won't be able to until January 1 at the absolute earliest.

 

Both other letters have been submitted on time to all schools (as far as I know).

Edited December 18, 2013 by iphi

[ratlab]

I would try to find another writer, but that's just me. It's better to have a complete application than an incomplete one, as some departments will immediately throw you out if its not finished. Call your schools!

 

Hope all goes well.

[iphi]

Maybe... I am literally at the airport right now leaving the country myself. This is such a nightmare.

[shelbyelisha]

The same thing is happening to me!  My final letter writer just told me that she won't be able to upload her letter until Jan. 8th.  I notified her on NOVEMBER THIRD! I'm not sure if I should try to get a last minute letter writer to upload something ASAP or just contact my schools and have them wait until the 8th...

[ratlab]

How'd this work out for you?

[iphi]

Same. :\

[Sarah Bee]

When I submitted my online application to the university, they sent an automated email to both the authors of my recommendation letter. One of them uploaded the letter and I received an notification immediately. However, the other author -a professor - says she didn't receive any email from the university. I contacted the varsity but no reply yet and I have a deadline tomorrow. Too worried. :/

Edited December 30, 2013 by Sarah Bee

[iphi]

When I submitted my online application to the university, they sent an automated email to both the authors of my recommendation letter. One of them uploaded the letter and I received an notification immediately. However, the other author -a professor - says she didn't receive any email from the university. I contacted the varsity but no reply yet and I have a deadline tomorrow. Too worried. :/

 

If the deadline is tomorrow you're still fine!