Should I keep this non-science LOR?

[Caveman7]

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I recently obtained a non-science LOR from my philosophy teacher last quarter. I participated in class and went to most of his office hours. I got a good grade and everything. However, he didn't even know my name when I asked him for a "strong" LOR. He wrote one, which from interfolio says is 2 pages long. I gave him a packet that contained my transcript, personal statement, resume, my essays I wrote in class, etc. I got the sense that he didn't want too much to do with me, but also wanted to help me out the best he can. He was a rather pleasant man, but also a rather distant, stoic type. Despite multiple interactions, I never really broke the "ice" with him.

I don't have too many options left as I am graduating a quarter early and am applying this upcoming cycle. Before this philosophy class, I didn't take a non science since freshman year since my AP's took out so many of them. I'm uncertain that he wrote me a good letter (of which I am grateful he consented), and that uncertainty is killing me. It is very possible that he wrote at the least a decent letter. Should I chance it? Or should I contact my professor from spring quarter, who I literally had no contact with. Or should I stick it spring quarter and take another class and rush a LOR by the time I submit my secondaries?

 

[galaxyx]

relax... it was probably a good letter. It doesn't sound like you gave him any reason to write something bad and two pages means he didn't just write:"Caveman7 did well in my class" and sign it.

 

[Dynamo24]

two pages means he didn't just write:"Caveman7 did well in my class" and sign it.

I literally lol'd at this.


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[Caveman7]

Okay thanks. I think I am just overreacting and being neurotic as usual

 

[perplexedpixel]

Does your school have a pre-med advisor? If so, does he or she read the letters? At my undergrad institution, we had a pre-med advisor to whom we sent all our letters of recommendation. She would look over them for any red flags and let us know about them. If you are truly concerned, I'd recommend that you consider contacting your pre-med advisor to see if such a system exists at your school. He or she may be helpful. As mentioned so eloquently by galaxyx, I doubt that someone would write a horrible 2-page letter. Pre-meds tend to be neurotic. Take a deep breath, and everything will be fine.

 

[Caveman7]

Does your school have a pre-med advisor? If so, does he or she read the letters? At my undergrad institution, we had a pre-med advisor to whom we sent all our letters of recommendation. She would look over them for any red flags and let us know about them. If you are truly concerned, I'd recommend that you consider contacting your pre-med advisor to see if such a system exists at your school. He or she may be helpful. As mentioned so eloquently by galaxyx, I doubt that someone would write a horrible 2-page letter. Pre-meds tend to be neurotic. Take a deep breath, and everything will be fine.

We do have pre med advisors. I'm not sure how to go about that though. I'll ask. Thanks man.