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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.

Even if you don't get the score you want this time around and don't apply in the upcoming cycle, LSAC does store your letters for ~5 years (I think). So if you apply later, there's nothing to lose by asking him now.

Alright - thank you for the info!

Yeah definitely ask him before more time passes. The letter will stay in your LSAC account forever (so long as you don't let it expire after 5 years) so even if you don't apply this go around, it will be good to know your have an academic LOR for future cycles if you decide to retake down the line.