LOR Minimum Grade?

[Plue00]

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Hey guys, I just realized that my second year is coming to an end and I'm only going to be taking science classes third year. I haven't really gotten close to any professors for them to know me as most science classes are pretty big. I noticed that most schools require 2 science (have my PI for one) and 1 nonscience LOR.

I have gotten close to one nonscience professor but I got a B+ in his class. We email each other interesting articles about higher education and income diversity (he taught an education class) and sometimes have lunch to talk about what we think about the topics. It seems like this relationship will continue past this year but I don't know what anyone would think of getting a LOR from a class I didn't get an A in.

Is it a good idea to get a LOR from him in the future?
Thanks

 

[Mako555]

its not really about the grade at all. what matters is the strength of the letter. that being said, how could it be a glowing letter if you didn't get an A? Every letter should be about how you were such a great student in every way.

but it seems like you have a good relationship. maybe you could take another class with him and get an A in it.

 

[mimelim]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=985472

 

[LaughingMan]

I would be more concerned with the professors opinion of you.

If you never seen the professor--got an A in the class--and the professor learned your name when you asked for the letter of rec

or

You had a rough start with a C on the first test, you visited the professor weekly and got to know him--and he was able to witness your hard work and determination--but ultimately ended up with a B+.

If both professors agreed to write a letter--I'd choose the second professor hands down.

 

[def1]

I would be more concerned with the professors opinion of you.

If you never seen the professor--got an A in the class--and the professor learned your name when you asked for the letter of rec

or

You had a rough start with a C on the first test, you visited the professor weekly and got to know him--and he was able to witness your hard work and determination--but ultimately ended up with a B+.

If both professors agreed to write a letter--I'd choose the second professor hands down.

What if the first professor tells you to write the LOR yourself and he will sign off on it?

 

[LaughingMan]

What if the first professor tells you to write the LOR yourself and he will sign off on it?

I'd prob still choose the second letter as it had more meaning and more depth.

For the first letter--I wouldn't be able to write "I witnessed his work ethic personally etc etc etc--and I feel he would make a great candidate for Medical School" ---as this isn't true.

 

[skais595]

I had a professor for three quarters straight, and got a B, a C, and a B in his class. He told me he was flattered when students who didn't do super well asked for LOR because it meant we felt an actual connection, not just like "ooh here's a guy who gave me an A!"

 

[DrSolus]

I had a professor for three quarters straight, and got a B, a C, and a B in his class. He told me he was flattered when students who didn't do super well asked for LOR because it meant we felt an actual connection, not just like "ooh here's a guy who gave me an A!"

I volunteered for an admissions committee once (for this scholarship in college, nothing to write home about - sorry to disappoint) but one prof actually wrote a letter that went something like:

This student got an A, but it's my fault that she did. She's mediocre and shouldn't have gotten it.

And then he went on about how he was way too lenient in that class and so on and so forth. There was just nothing good in there, it was terrible! 😱

 

[Pattycake25]

I volunteered for an admissions committee once (for this scholarship in college, nothing to write home about - sorry to disappoint) but one prof actually wrote a letter that went something like:

This student got an A, but it's my fault that she did. She's mediocre and shouldn't have gotten it.

And then he went on about how he was way too lenient in that class and so on and so forth. There was just nothing good in there, it was terrible! 😱

LOL, that's great (and awful, but still great).

 

[IslandStyle808]

I would be more concerned with the professors opinion of you.

If you never seen the professor--got an A in the class--and the professor learned your name when you asked for the letter of rec

or

You had a rough start with a C on the first test, you visited the professor weekly and got to know him--and he was able to witness your hard work and determination--but ultimately ended up with a B+.

If both professors agreed to write a letter--I'd choose the second professor hands down.

Concur with Kakashi