<p>I've been the intern for a professor at a lab for two years. I found the lab through a science research program at school. Recently i asked her if she is willing to write me a recommendation letter. She agreed, and i was rejoicing until i logged onto Common App. The Recommendation section only allows for teachers and counselors. Technically she is my mentor, but since coming to the lab and conducting research counts as a grade in the program im involved in, isn't she technically a teacher? So my question is can i ask her to write me a letter of recommendation as a teacher?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>Personally… I would. I think it is a unique aspect of YOUR application. However to be safe I would suggest you consider your top 3 choices and call the admissions office and ask the question to them. </p>
<p>Most students are amazed at how helpful these people are to strangers on the phone. If there is one lesson I learned in the application process it was hearing a reader say “We are not looking for reasons to reject an applicant we are looking for reasons to accept them”. Call a few of the schools and ask! </p>
<p>PS: Getting an early start and getting your apps in early also a very smart move!</p>
<p>You can send the letter as a supplemental letter. That’s what I did.</p>
<p>Thank you guys very much. I called the undergrad admin office, and they were very helpful. Thank you! Thank you!</p>
<p>so what did they admin office say? I have the exact same question.</p>
<p>They told me to send/fax all the letter of recommendations to their undergrad admissions office. They also told me to include my name, date of birth, and state so that the recommendations can be filed accordingly. I still don’t know if i should send the letter or have my recommenders send them. Anyone know by any chance?</p>
<p>Have the writer send them. If you send them, it might send a signal that you’ve seen them. Just my personal opinion.</p>
<p>Thank you very much!</p>