Can Online LOR Be Edited?

[Mathētēs]

I sent an email to my LOR with my SOP and other attachments before entering his information into the application system at other universities. However, he may not have received the email and attachments if my former school's computer system blocked my message due to the size or number of attachments. I wrote the professor to ask if he was able to receive them. If he didn't, would he be able to edit his LOR after submitting it online, or would he need to mail a revised letter? Thank you!

Edited January 4, 2010 by Mathētēs

[JustChill]

I'm pretty sure he cannot edit it, but you can delete it and he can re-submit a new one.

[Mathētēs]

I wrote the professor, expressing my gratitude for his LOR, and asked if he had received my previous message with attachments. He wrote back the same day, which has been his practice, with a polite but short note saying that he was glad to write it. He still didn't tell me if he received my SOP and other information before writing the LOR. It wouldn't concern me so much except I graduated many years ago, and I don't expect he would remember details about my written work. I had also supplied three previous projects as attachments that would have refreshed his memory.

Should I write and again ask him directly if he received it and, if he did not, ask if he would be willing to edit the LOR, or should I accept his quick but short reply as being all he is willing to give?

Edited January 5, 2010 by Mathētēs

[Mathētēs]

Please let me know your thoughts. You could vote using the poll above, or by writing a post. Thank you!

Edited January 5, 2010 by Mathētēs

[Victorianna]

I think that it really depends on your relationship with this professor. Have you stayed in touch over the past few years? If you are close I would not worry. Also, what is your experience with this prof? Have you taken many classes with him or her?

If you feel comfortable asking then I would ask. At least you can set your mind at ease, but I am assuming that this professor has already submitted their LOR in which case it may not be of consequence. It really depends on your relationship with this person in my opinion.