Torn between different recommenders

[Darsha5000]

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Hello,

Here is my predicament. A professor I did an indepdent study with finally responded to my email asking if she would be able to write me a recommendation letter after over a month. I had suspected that she was unavailable to write me a letter, because she has a history of being flaky.

Because I suspected she was unavailable, I went ahead and asked 3 other professionals. Now I am torn on which letters to use for my top pick school - Duquesne.

My letters are from:

My research advisor who I worked with as a RA for 2 years.

My favorite professor who is former President of the Constructivist Psychology Network, and a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Constructivist Psychology.

My clinical supervisor who has many good things to say about me.

and lastly,

This professor who responded to my email, who I did an indepdent study with examining a topic pertaining to existential psychology.

I'm reluctant to use all 4 because I dont want to overburden the admissions commitee. But on the other hand I am having trouble deciding which letter to ommit.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CheetahGirl]

The one less likely to flake out would be my choice.

 

[Doctor-S]

Based on your OP: 1. research advisor and 2. clinical supervisor.

It sounded as if these two individuals know you well and will provide positive and substantive details concerning your merits as an aspiring scholar-researcher and/or clinical practitioner.