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Using a LOR from a lecturer/ta

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:02 pm
by julius305
Is it acceptable to send in a LOR from a lecturer to T-14 schools? I go to a large state university where many of my courses had lecturers teaching, especially the smaller classes and labs.

Re: Using a LOR from a lecturer/ta

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:21 pm
by Swimp
julius305 wrote:Is it acceptable to send in a LOR from a lecturer to T-14 schools? I go to a large state university where many of my courses had lecturers teaching, especially the smaller classes and labs.
Yes, it's acceptable. Obviously, the same criteria as a professor apply--hopefully the lecturer know you and your work fairly well, etc.

Re: Using a LOR from a lecturer/ta

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:37 pm
by Chambo
julius305 wrote:Is it acceptable to send in a LOR from a lecturer to T-14 schools? I go to a large state university where many of my courses had lecturers teaching, especially the smaller classes and labs.
I was in a similar situation. I had my instructor/supervisor from a practicum write a letter for me. It wasn't exactly the typical TA/ lab instructor setup, but I definitely feel I was better off having him write it as opposed to a prof I saw at office hours a few times.