Letters of Recommendation [out of college]
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 10:35 pm
Hey,
Here's my deal. I'm a bit out and starting my LSAT prep. While I am focused on that, I want to make sure that the elements of my application that rely on others [i.e. letters of recommendation] are not taken care of at the last minute. I have been out of college for a bit under five years, and, in a few weeks, I am heading back up to reunion. I want to take the opportunity to reach out to a professor that I had a good relationship with senior year [we kept in touch a bit after and he's always been super helpful] while taking a graduate level class. That was one of the few classes where I was that kid that basically kept the class running.
My issue is that my score will somewhat dictate if I apply, and I do not want to waste his time. I see it as two fold: I wouldn't want him to think that I'm wishy washy on it [just realistic], and I don't want him to waste his time writing one if I did not end up applying.
My general sense is that I should reach out to him to see if he is there during the reunion weekend and reach out to him for coffee. That way, I re-establish the connection a bit and sort of make him aware of the situation and see his feelings / willingness to help.
Here's my deal. I'm a bit out and starting my LSAT prep. While I am focused on that, I want to make sure that the elements of my application that rely on others [i.e. letters of recommendation] are not taken care of at the last minute. I have been out of college for a bit under five years, and, in a few weeks, I am heading back up to reunion. I want to take the opportunity to reach out to a professor that I had a good relationship with senior year [we kept in touch a bit after and he's always been super helpful] while taking a graduate level class. That was one of the few classes where I was that kid that basically kept the class running.
My issue is that my score will somewhat dictate if I apply, and I do not want to waste his time. I see it as two fold: I wouldn't want him to think that I'm wishy washy on it [just realistic], and I don't want him to waste his time writing one if I did not end up applying.
My general sense is that I should reach out to him to see if he is there during the reunion weekend and reach out to him for coffee. That way, I re-establish the connection a bit and sort of make him aware of the situation and see his feelings / willingness to help.