Fleet23 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'm in the awkward position of having run out of professors to ask for my third LOR. I did a 1-year master's program, and made pretty strong contacts with a couple of professors, but not with three apparently. Since I only took one class with most professors, and my thesis was overseen by a doctoral candidate, I just don't know whom else to ask. I've been rejected by three professors with whom I took one class, with good reason. They really don't know me well enough to write a strong letter. However, I received an A+ from one of these professors, and am considering replying to her rejection with almost a beg. I want to say that I know we didn't work closely together on any research, but that I am simply in need of a third recommendation which doesn't have to be as strong as the other two. I can provide my CV and explain how my interests align to my current work, but I still recognize that this letter may be weak. Would it be completely out of line to reply to a rejection in this way? Do I risk getting a torpedo of a rec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro Augustis Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 It seems like a risky tactic to me... Could you not ask someone from your undergard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvidi Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 If that is your only option, then I guess it's what you have to do - and if you play it right, it just might work (I would not, however, make it sound like that rec is basically a placeholder. the prof will probably not think it's worth their time). However, as stated above I'd lean more towards looking for alternative options ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleet23 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thank you for your thoughts! Undergrad was 10 years ago, so I think they would have very little to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvidi Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 8 minutes ago, samsonite2pv said: Thank you for your thoughts! Undergrad was 10 years ago, so I think they would have very little to say. Would a professional rec be helpful to you at all? A current or recent supervisor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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