Is it appropriate to get one from a Professor who you only had for an 8-week undergrad course? Or is that too short of a class, even though there were tons of writing assignments and I got to know the Professor quite well.
What do you think??
2007-03-21 13:55:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
As long as you know the professor and he/she knows you pretty well, it doesn't matter how long the class was. He/she should be familiar with your work ethic, your abilities, and your overall personality. If they're willing to write it then go for it. Schools don't typically judge the letter based on how LONG they knew you but how WELL they knew you.
I just went through the process for law school. I had one letter from a teacher who I had 3 classes with. She was also my advisor and I worked as her assistant for one semester. The other letter was from someone who was a professor at school but never had me in class. I just assisted him for one semester.
2007-03-21 14:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by samsona 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it was a writing intense class, I think that professor would be an appropriate reference. Did the professor get to know YOU well, as a student? Does he or she know your work ethic? From your eight weeks in that class, was your potential as a graduate student actually displayed to him or her? If so, ask them to do the reference letter. I bet he or she will be more than happy to write it for you. GOOD LUCK! Grad school is a long haul, but it's well worth the effort.
2007-03-21 14:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by pinkprairiestorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you got to know the professor well, and since this was a writing-intensive course, it is perfectly appropriate to ask this professor for a letter of recommendation.
When you ask, phrase it this way:
"Do you feel able to write a supportive letter for me?"
That way, if the professor does not think s/he knows your work well enough to write a strong letter, s/he can gracefully decline.
Best wishes to you!
2007-03-21 18:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter how long the class was. The important thing is that he/she knows you well and will say that you are a great canidate.
2007-03-21 14:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by blahblah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never hurts to ask. Worst case they say no. Best case they write you a sick letter. I say go for it and ask.
2007-03-21 13:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by James M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋