Letter of recommendation.

[hee8051]

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[hee8051]

any opinions?

 

[Catalystik]

If the date on the last letter is only ~ a year old, I think you're fine to use it, as is. If it's older and you feel strongly about having it reissued with a newer date, call the department and speak to the secretary about the PI's whereabouts. maybe ask to make an appointment, rather than dropping by.

 

[Geekchick921]

Have you interacted with him at all since he wrote the letter? I can't see why you'd need him to update it if you haven't. Even if you had, I would think the original is fine if you can't get in touch with him.

 

[hee8051]

Have you interacted with him at all since he wrote the letter? I can't see why you'd need him to update it if you haven't. Even if you had, I would think the original is fine if you can't get in touch with him.

Yes, I did some poster presentations, and continue to work in his lab for about 6 months afterward. I don't know if he will be annoyed if I show up.

 

[firecloak]

I emailed my professor to ask for a rec, and he didn't respond in 5 days, so I emailed him again and he responded on the same day!

I think sometimes professors just gloss over their email and might just miss yours. Why don't you send the email again? You can just copy&paste from the old one.

 

[RookTookIt]

Hi, I just have a quick question.
I wanted to ask an updated letter to my research mentor in my college.
I was going to apply last year, but I didn't.

I went to his office once, but I couldn't see him,
so I sent him a message to request for the updated letter via facebook.

It's been a week, but I still didn't get a reply from him.

Does this mean simply no? Or, Should I just go to his office to ask again?
Or, Should I just use the same letter from last year?

I know it wasn't the right way to ask him, but this week was the spring break,
and the deadline is coming very soon, I needed to let him know asap.

What do you guys think?

Just send him an email or go to his office. I don't think a facebook message is the most appropriate way to ask for a new LOR.