Reference Problem

[Kuhdaytee]

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Hey everyone,

I asked my physics professor to write me a letter in May, and he seemed pretty enthusiastic about it and agreed to do so this July. However, I emailed him three weeks ago, again last Monday, and left a voicemail last Wednesday, and still have not heart anything from him.

My friends suggest that I should find a backup, and assume that he won't write me a letter. However, I already graduated university, and I really don't have another professor that knows me. I took physiology last summer, got an A+ in the class, and spoke to the professor very briefly in office hours. This professor doesn't know me at all, but I don't feel like I have any other options.

Does anyone have advice? I live two hours away from my university, but would it be a good idea to offer to take this professor out for coffee and get to know her?

Thanks!

 

[sirtyrion]

I had this problem before. MASS EMAIL all the professors that you did well in class in (preferably gotten an A in). Similar to your situation, I was also missing a letter. However, after I mass emailed all my other professors (around 15 profs), 3 replied and agreed to write a letter for me! Best of luck!

 

[ptlover]

He could be on vacation. I would call rhe department and find out what the deal is

 

[DesertPT]

If you do email professors who don't know you, definitely offer a copy of your CV and possibly a brief personal statement/background about your goals.

 

[Kuhdaytee]

I had this problem before. MASS EMAIL all the professors that you did well in class in (preferably gotten an A in). Similar to your situation, I was also missing a letter. However, after I mass emailed all my other professors (around 15 profs), 3 replied and agreed to write a letter for me! Best of luck!

Thank you! This made me feel so much better. Did you choose one professor and let the other two know that you didn't need one any more? Also, do you feel like they were still able to write you decent letters?

He could be on vacation. I would call rhe department and find out what the deal is

Yeah, I honestly feel like he might be on vacation, but it's still stressful waiting. He doesn't seem like the type of person to leave me hanging. I never thought about calling the department though, so I'll probably do this before emailing other professors.

If you do email professors who don't know you, definitely offer a copy of your CV and possibly a brief personal statement/background about your goals.

I did this for the other two writers, so I'm definitely doing this, thanks!

 

[ptlover]

Thank you! This made me feel so much better. Did you choose one professor and let the other two know that you didn't need one any more? Also, do you feel like they were still able to write you decent letters?



Yeah, I honestly feel like he might be on vacation, but it's still stressful waiting. He doesn't seem like the type of person to leave me hanging. I never thought about calling the department though, so I'll probably do this before emailing other professors.



I did this for the other two writers, so I'm definitely doing this, thanks!

I had the same problem last year and I called the department and hwr secretary emailed her too in the end she totally did it and was sorry for the delay. Also, include a resume and a document discussing my achievements and anything ive done regarding PT. It helps!

 

[Kuhdaytee]

I had the same problem last year and I called the department and hwr secretary emailed her too in the end she totally did it and was sorry for the delay. Also, include a resume and a document discussing my achievements and anything ive done regarding PT. It helps!

How long did you wait for the response before contacting the department? I think it's actually only been two full weeks instead of three, so that's plenty of time for a long vacation, if that's the case for his lack of response.

 

[ptlover]

How long did you wait for the response before contacting the department? I think it's actually only been two full weeks instead of three, so that's plenty of time for a long vacation, if that's the case for his lack of response.

3 weeks after I sent my request from PTCAS! The department always has an idea of when professors will be back. Its never too early!!

 

[kle0008]

I am having a similar problem with one of my references. I asked the person about it mid-July, and they said they would do it. I have reminded them multiple times, but they haven't started on it. It's the only thing keeping my application from being completed for review, so I really want it done asap. Any suggestions on what I should do?

 

[jbizzle]

I am having a similar problem with one of my references. I asked the person about it mid-July, and they said they would do it. I have reminded them multiple times, but they haven't started on it. It's the only thing keeping my application from being completed for review, so I really want it done asap. Any suggestions on what I should do?

The email from PTCAS could be in their spam box. Happened to one of my references when I was applying.

 

[Kuhdaytee]

The email from PTCAS could be in their spam box. Happened to one of my references when I was applying.

Neh, he got the initial email. He was on vacation and didn't return any of my emails, but I did recently get in contact with him!

 

[kle0008]

The email from PTCAS could be in their spam box. Happened to one of my references when I was applying.

I asked previously if it had been received and they said yes. Basically they just aren't taking the time to do it for whatever reason. It's really frustrating.