Choices Forum

[ksimon2007]

My plan, as usual, is to request that two professors write me a recommendation. One individual is a professor who I have taken one course with, but who is working with me on my thesis and a paper I'm writing as a student fellow for an organization. The other professor is my adviser, but I will have only taken a few months of con law with him by the time I apply. My school is a small liberal arts institution so I know both gentlemen fairly well.

I was thinking of maybe subbing in the Dean of Students to write me a recommendation instead of the latter professor.

[Hannibal]

Choose the ones that know your potential best.

[SullaFelix]

My plan, as usual, is to request that two professors write me a recommendation. One individual is a professor who I have taken one course with, but who is working with me on my thesis and a paper I'm writing as a student fellow for an organization. The other professor is my adviser, but I will have only taken a few months of con law with him by the time I apply. My school is a small liberal arts institution so I know both gentlemen fairly well.

I was thinking of maybe subbing in the Dean of Students to write me a recommendation instead of the latter professor.

-Ken

Really, you'd know best. Just go with who you think would have the best insights on you as a student.

[ksimon2007]

The Dean of Students knows me as a leader outside of the classroom. He has never taught a class to me. However, I was involved in the leadership society he runs and I often consult him in my position as Student Body President.

[thepunisher24]

Why are you limiting yourself to only two LORs? I only used two, but IIRC, most schools allow up to four.

[ksimon2007]

Why are you limiting yourself to only two LORs? I only used two, but IIRC, most schools allow up to four.

Well you bring up a good point. I just wonder if more than two recommendations might be seen as a bit much.

[Hannibal]

You're right. Sending three instead of two is an instant reject most places.

/ns

[thepunisher24]

Why are you limiting yourself to only two LORs? I only used two, but IIRC, most schools allow up to four.

Well you bring up a good point. I just wonder if more than two recommendations might be seen as a bit much.

Honestly, just go with whoever you think truly knows you the best and can speak highly of you in an intelligent manner. LORs most likely be the deal breaker, as long as your recommender doesn't rip you in their letter.