LOR question Forum
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LOR question
Hi everyone, so my question is whether or not it's a good idea to ask my professors for a LOR through email??
I ask because it's hard to find them, I go to a big research university and they have office hours, but I feel weird just showing up at their office and taking up their time to ask them for a LOR. I feel like it will be easier if done through email. What do you think?
I ask because it's hard to find them, I go to a big research university and they have office hours, but I feel weird just showing up at their office and taking up their time to ask them for a LOR. I feel like it will be easier if done through email. What do you think?
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You should ask in person so you can gauge their enthusiasm for writing you a LOR.
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Grow a pair. Show up and ask.
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Oh I don't think it matters in my case, I am not even sure the professors will remember me I am just hoping they will decide to be nice people and write me a recommendation anyway because I can't apply without one.im_blue wrote:You should ask in person so you can gauge their enthusiasm for writing you a LOR.
I don't think I really talked to any professors, just turned in assignments and that's it, so I doubt they will remember me.
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All the more reason to sweet talk them in person. If they don't even know your name, it's going to take about one second to delete your e-mail.pinkedelweiss wrote:Oh I don't think it matters in my case, I am not even sure the professors will remember me I am just hoping they will decide to be nice people and write me a recommendation anyway because I can't apply without one.im_blue wrote:You should ask in person so you can gauge their enthusiasm for writing you a LOR.
I don't think I really talked to any professors, just turned in assignments and that's it, so I doubt they will remember me.
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I barely knew one of the profs that I asked and still got one.
A lot of people will often ignore a random email they get from someone they don't know. At least showing up will get you a response of yes or no and will make it more likely that they say yes. An email reeks of laziness.
A lot of people will often ignore a random email they get from someone they don't know. At least showing up will get you a response of yes or no and will make it more likely that they say yes. An email reeks of laziness.
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+2im_blue wrote:All the more reason to sweet talk them in person. If they don't even know your name, it's going to take about one second to delete your e-mail.pinkedelweiss wrote:Oh I don't think it matters in my case, I am not even sure the professors will remember me I am just hoping they will decide to be nice people and write me a recommendation anyway because I can't apply without one.im_blue wrote:You should ask in person so you can gauge their enthusiasm for writing you a LOR.
I don't think I really talked to any professors, just turned in assignments and that's it, so I doubt they will remember me.
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Thanks you guys convinced me I thought it was so awful that I don't have professors who I know remember me but it's good to know I'm not the only one!