Risk waiting for a prof I haven't met yet?

[stoneheap]

Hello, I'm applying to urban planning programs this fall. I have a BFA in art (graduated 5 years ago), and I currently work at university library, where I'm using my tuition benefit to prepare for grad school, and I've taken two urban studies courses with the same professor. For my 3 LORS, I'm going to get one from my urban studies professor, who knows me very well. I'm planning on getting one from my boss. The problem is, since both of my courses I've taken so far were with the same prof, I'm not sure who to get for the third!

 

I'm taking another urban studies class this fall- should I wait until after midterms and hope that the professor will write me a letter? Or should I attempt to contact a professor from my undergraduate fine arts program- though to be honest I wasn't happy with my education there and I haven't kept in touch with anyone. Deadlines are in January.

[rising_star]

Waiting seems very risky. You might just end up with the proverbial "did well in class" letter and that won't really help your application. Is there anyone else you could ask? Even though your BFA was 5 years ago, you might do better getting a letter from someone there that can speak to your strengths.

[rainbowpink]

If it's a small class, you might have some luck, especially if you can make a good impression right away in class.

 

If it's a bigger class where you won't even get to interact much with the professor, I feel that it's quite risky.