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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It’s infuriating, college and medical school applications held up for months because teachers can’t take 5 mins. [/b]
Have your kid make an appt during office hours and sit there while they do it. 
Teachers, do what you say you’ll do in a timely manner. [/quote]
Interesting that there are parents who think a LOR takes 5 min to write.  And that some parents aren't aware how many LOR requests some teachers receive.  My only experience is with 9th grade high school applications so forgive me if this wouldn't work for college apps, but the best practice is to a) give the teacher a deadline and b) have a backup teacher ready.[/quote]

I don’t think that works as well for college apps. There’s already a deadline in place (10/15, 11/1… whatever the college dictates).

As for a backup, I’ve been that back-up teacher. I’ve gone home in tears when asked for letters 2-3 days before the deadline. I’m already writing other letters, but I’m also planning lessons and grading… all things that have to happen at home. My own family gets ignored. And, to add insult to injury, I’m never thanked for jumping through personal hurdles to help you out as a “back up.” Frankly, it’s abusive. [/quote]

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