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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not sure if this deserves a separate thread or not, but my DC is not receiving responses to follow-up emails about their letter of recommendation from one teacher. This teacher agreed to write the rec last spring and teaches the subject that DC wants to major in at college. Being fully DL, it is impossible for DC to connect with the teacher through any means other than email. DC has contacted her counselor about this, but the teacher is still AWOL and Nov 1 is approaching.

Have any of your DCs experienced this?[/quote]

Yes. But he requested letters from 4 teachers before February break. He decided to do this knowing that he needed a couple of them early. Two uploaded by June. He reminded the other two by emailing something like this:

This teacher is an AP and also an alum of one of the colleges DS is applying to. [i]Note the word strong...it gives the teacher an out if they don't feel strongly about student and also reassures student that they will write a strong letter[/i]

Subject: LOR reminder

Mr. XY,

Hope all is well. I'm sorry if I'm imposing. Are you still considering writing a strong letter of recommendation for me? I'm applying to a couple of colleges early and need your letter by September 29th. Your letter is important because you mentioned that l I'd be a good fit for your (alma mater). If you've changed your mind, I understand. If you need any additional info, please let me know. I've attached my updated resume and brag sheet that Ms. XX required for her letter.

Look forward to seeing you in the halls when hybrid starts.

Again, thank you so much!

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Sorry, but I think "strong" is too much. I am a professor and have been asked for recommendations from MANY students. None ever used language in their request which suggested what direction my letter should take.

It is understood that if you would not write a positive letter, you should decline. No need to to interject "strong." I think it is ill advised. [/quote]

If the teacher is not responding, then the teacher does not want to write that letter.  [/quote]

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