LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign? Forum
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LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
I was really hoping my writers would have emailed me the LOR they sent, but they didn't. Is this a bad sign? The last thing I need in my application package is a lukewarm recommendation.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
If you waived your right to see it they will not send it to you...
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
LOR writers don't routinely send you copies of their letters, especially if you waived your right to access.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
Yes, I waived my the right to see it; however, it seems like the vast majority of people on here did so also, but were still sent a copy.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
I hope you're right. I've always gotten the impression that it was very common (maybe typical).im_blue wrote:LOR writers don't routinely send you copies of their letters, especially if you waived your right to access.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
I don't understand what gave you that impression, but nothing I've seen on TLS, from people I know, or personal experience points to that.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
I don't get why you expected to get a copy from them? Are you unfamiliar with the process?
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
Agreed with the above poster, it isn't a big deal at all.
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Whatever you do, don't ask your LOR writer for a copy! Others on TLS have tried and gotten chewed out due to perceived lack of trust.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
Well people on here and on LSN are always talking about how their recommenders wrote about them in glowing terms. Other times they'll say that their recommenders gave them their LOR to look over to see what they think.bk187 wrote:I don't understand what gave you that impression, but nothing I've seen on TLS, from people I know, or personal experience points to that.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
I've had to get countless letters of recommendation over the years for various awards/programs, and have only seen a copy of a letter once. I think it's pretty uncommon for professors or employers to do so...
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
No, when I first began the process, I hadn't expected to get a copy, but after I head that many people were, I started to think that I might be in the minority.newyorker88 wrote:I don't get why you expected to get a copy from them? Are you unfamiliar with the process?
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
Ok, good. I was just checking.eskimo wrote:I've had to get countless letters of recommendation over the years for various awards/programs, and have only seen a copy of a letter once. I think it's pretty uncommon for professors or employers to do so...
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
These are probably people who either a) did not waive their right (unlikely), or b) are assuming their LOR was glowing due to the way they felt their recommender perceives them (more likely).honestabe84 wrote:Well people on here and on LSN are always talking about how their recommenders wrote about them in glowing terms. Other times they'll say that their recommenders gave them their LOR to look over to see what they think.
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Re: LOR Writers never offered me a copy = Bad Sign?
This. I'd wager that a lot of the people on TLS are overachievers who know how to impress professors, but more importantly, are well-informed enough to choose their LOR writers wisely and thus know what was written (even without having read the letter.) I don't expect to see copies of any of my letters, but I still know exactly what they'll say.bk187 wrote:These are probably people who either a) did not waive their right (unlikely), or b) are assuming their LOR was glowing due to the way they felt their recommender perceives them (more likely).honestabe84 wrote:Well people on here and on LSN are always talking about how their recommenders wrote about them in glowing terms. Other times they'll say that their recommenders gave them their LOR to look over to see what they think.
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