Approaching Professors through the Email ~ Special Case

[Vacation14?]

Noob here, don't like coffee anyway

 

Here's my situation

 

Graduated in 2010 (barely) out of a University in Canada with a BA in Political Science (my transcript is a hoot, ranging from A+ to several F's)

 

3 years working in my field of study

 

5.5 years ago I took 2 seminar type courses (C+ & a B grade) so I'm thinking to ask them for a LoR.  One of them is still teaching at the Uni while another is teaching as a visiting faculty in another university in the same city

 

My question is: has anyone (with average grades: B) contacted their professors after a long wait (4-8 years) for an LoR?  Any suggestions?  Note: I live, say about 15000 miles from Canada (so face to face is kinda out of the question)

Edited February 25, 2015 by Vacation14?

[MidwesternAloha]

Yep! This is not an uncommon situation. Just include in your email some key things that may help them remember you and attach your resume'/list of accomplishments so they have more to write about.