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Hey guys,
So I've recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelors in Psychology.
I have a strong research and clinical experience and an above 3.5 GPA. I'm planning to apply to graduate school for phD programs in Clinical Psychology but there is a major issue which has become a cause of concern for me. Currently, I can get 2 strong letters of recommendation from my internship and research supervisors. However, I'm in desperate need of a third letter since most of the programs I'm applying to require this. Sadly, as an undergraduate, I suffered from a very bad case of anxiety and didn't get to go to much office hours. As a result, I didn't get to form close relationships with any of my psychology professors or GSI's. I recently ran into one of my GSI's from a class in which I got a A+ in. I told him I needed a letter and he suggested that he could write me one. However, I'm very very hesitant since he doesn't know me well enough..... I'm out of options though and don't have enough time to start a new internship. Do you think I should risk it and ask him for the letter? What if he writes me a mediocre or bad one? I'm supposed to be focusing on the GRE now but my mind is ruminating about all these things and I can't focus. Please help! I'd really appreciate any advice!!!!
So I've recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelors in Psychology.
I have a strong research and clinical experience and an above 3.5 GPA. I'm planning to apply to graduate school for phD programs in Clinical Psychology but there is a major issue which has become a cause of concern for me. Currently, I can get 2 strong letters of recommendation from my internship and research supervisors. However, I'm in desperate need of a third letter since most of the programs I'm applying to require this. Sadly, as an undergraduate, I suffered from a very bad case of anxiety and didn't get to go to much office hours. As a result, I didn't get to form close relationships with any of my psychology professors or GSI's. I recently ran into one of my GSI's from a class in which I got a A+ in. I told him I needed a letter and he suggested that he could write me one. However, I'm very very hesitant since he doesn't know me well enough..... I'm out of options though and don't have enough time to start a new internship. Do you think I should risk it and ask him for the letter? What if he writes me a mediocre or bad one? I'm supposed to be focusing on the GRE now but my mind is ruminating about all these things and I can't focus. Please help! I'd really appreciate any advice!!!!