C- to A Letter of Recommendation

[GiftoftheGods]

Hi guys,

I had a question about a Letter of Recommendation. I made a lot of mistakes throughout my Freshman and Sophomore year which included a couple of C-'s that were a result of not showing up to class and not studying, I basically did just enough to pass. I retook Organic Chemistry I with the same professor and as of now I am doing 20% above average and assuming I do the same on the final next week I will get an A in the class.

Would it be a good idea to ask this professor to write me a Letter of Recommendation? I have been going to all the classes and office hours and I want to show Medical schools that I have changed my study habits and am better prepared to succeed.

Thank you for all the help

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[Meeehai]

Hi guys,

I had a question about a Letter of Recommendation. I made a lot of mistakes throughout my Freshman and Sophomore year which included a couple of C-'s that were a result of not showing up to class and not studying, I basically did just enough to pass. I retook Organic Chemistry I with the same professor and as of now I am doing 20% above average and assuming I do the same on the final next week I will get an A in the class.

Would it be a good idea to ask this professor to write me a Letter of Recommendation? I have been going to all the classes and office hours and I want to show Medical schools that I have changed my study habits and am better prepared to succeed.

Thank you for all the help

Yes.

 

[gannicus89]

Definitely. Showing you've matured is always a positive thing.

 

[Shirafune]

It would be a good choice. However, I still think doing well in the course first try and impressing the professor with other aspects of yourself is better. I figure adcoms can piece together your improved maturity/management skills based on your grade trends.

 

[Grace184]

I feel like the only true answer is to finish the class and ask the professor, unfortunately. I think you have a great shot, personally, it's just some professors are finicky and downright strange at times about who they will write a letter for, especially in a retake class. I'm just being real- a lot of times you can have the best grade in the class the second time around, it's up to your professor. If you've taken this time around to develop a rapport with him, your chances will have definitely gone up exponentially. If not, no worries- you're a sophomore, you have plenty of chances to get LORs!

At the most, the A, will definitely show med school you can handle the class!