Do you feel weird asking for references from professors you don't really know?

[tnitsuj]

I graduated undergrad in 2000 and need to get some references from undergrad professors for a program I am applying to as my graduate school work isn't really relevant..but some of these classes were taken back in 1997,98,99. I doubt they even remember me, might not even remember the class. I got an A in all the classes I took with the professors in question, but I have no idea what kind of reference they can give someone they don't even really know.

Oh well, back to letter writing.

 

[SackOfAllTrades]

It never really bothered me much cuz I always figured they were always being bothered with the same thing from other students. They're use to the BS so they'll know how to BS letters of rec.

 

[tnitsuj]

Originally posted by: SackOfAllTrades
It never really bothered me much cuz I always figured they were always being bothered with the same thing from other students. They're use to the BS so they'll know how to BS letters of rec.

I guess you are correct. It might all be my natural dislike for asking anyone for anything.

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj

Originally posted by: SackOfAllTrades
It never really bothered me much cuz I always figured they were always being bothered with the same thing from other students. They're use to the BS so they'll know how to BS letters of rec.

I guess you are correct. It might all be my natural dislike for asking anyone for anything.

Then why ask for advice?

 

[tnitsuj]

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: tnitsuj

Originally posted by: SackOfAllTrades
It never really bothered me much cuz I always figured they were always being bothered with the same thing from other students. They're use to the BS so they'll know how to BS letters of rec.

I guess you are correct. It might all be my natural dislike for asking anyone for anything.

Then why ask for advice?

keeps me from actually have to compose a bunch of letters.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: tnitsuj

Originally posted by: SackOfAllTrades
It never really bothered me much cuz I always figured they were always being bothered with the same thing from other students. They're use to the BS so they'll know how to BS letters of rec.

I guess you are correct. It might all be my natural dislike for asking anyone for anything.

Then why ask for advice?

keeps me from actually have to compose a bunch of letters.

I see, wasting time, eh? Don't worry, I have to write an essay for tomorrow and haven't started! :Q 😛 😉

 

[StormRider]

Yes, I hated doing that. It takes me a long time to work up the courage and ask them for references.

 

[tnitsuj]

Originally posted by: StormRider
Yes, I hated doing that. It takes me a long time to work up the courage and ask them for references.

This is why e-mail owns.