Professor Letter of Recommendation

[RedPaintedAster]

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When school ask for a professor recommendation letter, is it really necessary to have one? Would I be rejected if I gave in for example 2 physical therapist recommendation letter instead of 1 physical therapist and 1 professor?
I'm asking this because I don't really have any strong relationship with my professors.

 

[NeophyteParkour]

Some schools require it.

You do basically need at least one, so I would recommend bringing your resume and a transcript to a professor and asking them if they'll consider writing a LOR for you.

 

[jblil]

Follow the schools' requirements to the letter (no pun intended). One of my schools required a letter from a professor. I substituted a letter from a PT for it. The school called me up and asked me to get one from a professor.

 

[Seatown87]

I would suggest picking a professor and meeting with them about writing a reference. Talk with them about how you are applying to school. Bring a resume and talk with them about yourself and answer any questions they might have.

I'm 2 years out of school and haven't talked to a prof since then. When I needed my reference I just met with one and did this. They were very receptive.

 

[Litlwarrior08]

The first step in beign considered for acceptance would be following the directions on the application. Good advice given in response to your question. You might also want to present the PTCAS process to the Professor. Be aware schools not using PTCAS may have their own forms. You might suggest the prof keep a cc of the recommendation on his/her file for repeat requests.

 

[callmecrazy]

Not following directions could weed you out before you even have a chance. Get the letter from a professor. I had been out of undergrad for 2 years before applying to PT school. I wrote a letter/email to a prof I had for a few classes in my major. It included what classes I took with him and when, described what I had been doing since graduation, and had my resume attached. He wrote a glowing letter using the info I provided. Professors are experienced enough that they will typically let you know if they're not comfortable writing a letter; then move on to another. Don't hurt your chances by not following directions!

 

[syll]

I have question about emailing a professor for a letter of recommendation.
How should I initiate it, because it's been about 2 years since I have talked to this professor since I graduated. Should I start off with an email first by simply asking if she's willing to write a recommendation for me or should I write out an entire paragraph about myself first?

 

[HeatherDPT]

I have question about emailing a professor for a letter of recommendation.
How should I initiate it, because it's been about 2 years since I have talked to this professor since I graduated. Should I start off with an email first by simply asking if she's willing to write a recommendation for me or should I write out an entire paragraph about myself first?

I would reference the class(es) and semester(s) they taught you. Explain that you're applying to PT school and that you're looking for an academic letter of recommendation to help strengthen your application, and would they feel comfortable writing one for you?

 

[bnwj89]

I would reference the class(es) and semester(s) they taught you. Explain that you're applying to PT school and that you're looking for an academic letter of recommendation to help strengthen your application, and would they feel comfortable writing one for you?

^This. Explain the situation and put yourself out there. Professors will understand your situation.

 

[ptisfun2]

When school ask for a professor recommendation letter, is it really necessary to have one? Would I be rejected if I gave in for example 2 physical therapist recommendation letter instead of 1 physical therapist and 1 professor?
I'm asking this because I don't really have any strong relationship with my professors.

Follow the instructions for the school to which you are applying. We do not review applications that are not complete. We require a LOR from a professor, so those without are not reviewed. That means an automatic rejection.