LOR Dilemma

[Hollilover15]

Hello all,
I am in a situation where I am having a hard time acquiring a science lor from a professor despite having sent numerous emails..would it be ok to request a lor from a professor I feel can write me a strong letter who taught me but transferred to a different university? If so, in terms of the required official letterhead, how would I work around that considering he is no longer teaching at my university.

Thank you.
@Goro @LizzyM I would also appreciate your input.

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[deleted665733]

Is this a science course? If so, he may certainly write you a science LOR.

 

[whatwhy]

I placed first in my class in a really difficult class, asked the teacher for a LOR, he told me he would and to email him, and now he wont answer my emails. Sucks. Dunno what to do. Good luck.

 

[Hollilover15]

Is this a science course? If so, he may certainly write you a science LOR.

yes, this was organic chemistry.

 

[deleted665733]

yes, this was organic chemistry.

Then you're in luck! This counts as a science LOR.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Hello all,
I am in a situation where I am having a hard time acquiring a science lor from a professor despite having sent numerous emails..would it be ok to request a lor from a professor I feel can write me a strong letter who taught me but transferred to a different university? If so, in terms of the required official letterhead, how would I work around that considering he is no longer teaching at my university.

Thank you.
@Goro @LizzyM I would also appreciate your input.

It's fine. Just have the professor write it on his current letterhead. I assume he will explain your relationship in the letter and should not leave any ambiguity for readers.

As far as I know, most schools only ask that academic letters come from someone who taught you... and their current affiliation does not matter.

 

[Goro]

Yes.
I am in a situation where I am having a hard time acquiring a science lor from a professor despite having sent numerous emails..would it be ok to request a lor from a professor I feel can write me a strong letter who taught me but transferred to a different university? If so, in terms of the required official letterhead, how would I work around that considering he is no longer teaching at my university.