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LOR Writer Selection

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:34 pm
by mattf
Is there a specific type of person that I should look for when getting LORs? I'm a Chemistry major so would it be better for me to get letters from Chem teachers or from the Poli Sci classes I will be taking here soon?

Re: LOR Writer Selection

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:46 pm
by Rigo
Whoever knows you the best and can best speak to your potential to succeed academically.

Re: LOR Writer Selection

Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 6:57 pm
by TakeYourSuccess
It's better to get at least one professor from your major. It's suspicious if you don't.

I recently wrote a guide that may be able to help you http://www.takeyoursuccess.com/how-to-r ... ad-school/

Re: LOR Writer Selection

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:24 pm
by MarkfromWI
Rigo wrote:Whoever knows you the best and can best speak to your potential to succeed academically.
This is true, but I wouldn't sweat it too much. I've always been under the impression that LORs are just a box you have to check and will by no means make or break your application.