How to ask LOR non-science professor from 3 years ago

[NickyP86]

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I'm looking for some insight on how to write an email to a professor I know from when I was an undergrad 3 years ago. She was an advisor for one of the smaller organizations I was involved with, so I didn't even have her as professor. I haven't had a non-science class in forever because I'm doing post bac GPA repair and I'm only taking sciences and I don't think it's financially feasible for me to take a non-science class just for the sake of getting a letter. She was greatly influential in my interest in becoming a primary care provider in rural/medically underserved communities.

Anyway, she probably won't remember me but I wanted to get in touch with her. I'd be willing to meet with her or even spend this semester being a student assistant or volunteer, if possible since I still live in the same college town.

Should I ask her in an email if she has any opportunities for me and leave out that I need a letter? Or should I be forward and include that I want a letter in the future? I don't wanna seem like a brown-noser or that I'm only wanting to volunteer just for the sake of a letter.

 

[Primo Beats]

What school requires a non-science LOR? If one does, I doubt a letter from someone that happens to teach a class you never took would count.

Most schools require a non science letter. However, for LoR purposes they should be from professors who taught you in a classroom setting

 

[Primo Beats]

I'm looking for some insight on how to write an email to a professor I know from when I was an undergrad 3 years ago. She was an advisor for one of the smaller organizations I was involved with, so I didn't even have her as professor. I haven't had a non-science class in forever because I'm doing post bac GPA repair and I'm only taking sciences and I don't think it's financially feasible for me to take a non-science class just for the sake of getting a letter. She was greatly influential in my interest in becoming a primary care provider in rural/medically underserved communities.

Anyway, she probably won't remember me but I wanted to get in touch with her. I'd be willing to meet with her or even spend this semester being a student assistant or volunteer, if possible since I still live in the same college town.

Should I ask her in an email if she has any opportunities for me and leave out that I need a letter? Or should I be forward and include that I want a letter in the future? I don't wanna seem like a brown-noser or that I'm only wanting to volunteer just for the sake of a letter.

Instead of email just try to see her in person. It's hard to ignore someone right in front of you

 

[IslandStyle808]

Instead of email just try to see her in person. It's hard to ignore someone right in front of you

I suggest not doing this because you could catch her at a bad time. Email first, asking to speak with her personally about a possible letter of recommendation. Hopefully the meeting should help her jog her memory of you.

 

[PIacebo]

Email to meet. Bring cv and statement of purpose for exactly what you want. Talk about it and give papers to prof. Talk about topics you liked/remember from course. Then email following up with all info on where to send letter.