Ask for LOR before or after finals? Forum

[lulu12]

I'd like to ask my professor from my summer course for a LOR. This is the first class I've ever taken with him, but we've established a pretty good relationship in office hours and in-class discussions. However, since it's a summer class, it won't end till August.

Should I ask him before the end of this term? Or should I wait until after grades are out? (I don't want it to seem like I'm just asking him because I got an A in his class, but I also don't want to see like I'm currying favor by asking for a rec before finals.)

[YCrevolution]

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