<p>Hi all =)</p>
<p>I had a question about LORs. I know 4 professors and most of the history programs I'm applying to only ask for 3 LORs. I'm wondering which 3 I should ask and I would really appreciate some advice.</p>
<p>Professor A: I did a seminar class with him for a quarter and then wrote a 41 page thesis under his supervision in which we met biweekly. He is fond of me and can attest to my ability to do research and think critically. He is pretty well known in his subject.</p>
<p>Professor B: I also did a seminar and thesis class with him. He is very enthusiastic about my prospects as a graduate student, more so than I am at the moment. He used to be in charge of graduate admissions at my undergrad and is well known internationally in his area of study. </p>
<p>Professor C: I have taken upper division classes with this professor for 3 years. I have consistently been the top student in his class and he would without a doubt write me a glowing letter of recommendation. We interact outside of the classroom and he knows me well as a student and as an individual. He is a lecturer at my undergrad rather than full faculty. That is the only downside.</p>
<p>Professor D: He is extremely well known in my area of study and I've taken two classes with him although I do not know him as well as Professor C. He is the one who suggested that I look into graduate school and would also be happy to write me LORs.</p>
<p>Essentially what this boils down to is famous faculty who is enthusiastic about my applying to graduate schools but doesn't know me as well as a person or nonfaculty who knows me well both as a person and as a scholar. If I had the option of sending a 4th rec and not having it look bad, which one should be my fourth?</p>
<p>Also, for LORs, if I apply to a professor's alma mater, does their recommendation carry more weight?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance!</p>