How to politely inquire/remind a professor about LoR?

<p>Hello all! I'm currently wrapping up my final year of undergrad and am in the process of applying to a masters program in Biochemistry. I've asked 2 professors for LoRs, one has already submitted her LoR, and as for the other... well I did tell him only 2 weeks prior to the due date (I had only found out about the program at that time) and he said that he would try, but he couldn't promise. I completely understand that he is perhaps swamped with grading papers and such, but is there a way to politely ask if he had a chance to write it without seeming to naggy, for a lack of a better word? The due date is May 15th and I know that it's only a few days. I just hesitated to ask him because he didn't promise and mentioned that he was bringing the semester to a close. My other professor completed her LoR today in just 2 hours and so I'm sort of hoping if I remind him now while it's still the weekend, maybe he'd be more receptive to writing it. </p>

<p>I really appreciate the advice!</p>

<p>Why not ask him if there is anything you can do to help him write your LOR? Can you provide him an outline of what you think your strengths are and why the prof would recommend you?</p>

<p>Also ask him whether he will be able to submit it by May 15 and, if necessary, find someone else who will write one for you. As a LOR writer myself, I am never offended if students remind me or ask me point-blank if I will be able to complete the LOR.</p>