<p>I'm planning (or at least thinking) about applying to transfer next year, and was wondering about when a good time to ask for letters would be.</p>
<p>Basically, I'm a freshmen, and this past quarter I had an econ prof who said that she would write a letter of rec for anyone who received a B+ or higher in the class (I got an A). I was wondering if I should ask her now, or when I am applying. And if I were to ask now, how exactly would I go about asking?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Ask right away, in person, send a followup e-mail thanking them and clearly stating the due date (put a week before the application is actually due). </p>
<p>No reason to hold off on asking.</p>
<p>If I didn't misread the OP's post, the rec wouldn't be due until January or February of next year. Don't you think it's a little bit early to ask now?</p>
<p>Let her know that you will want a rec now, then officially ask her/give her the paperwork at least 3 months before it's due.</p>
<p>I just send an email out to all me teachers asking if anyone would be willing to write me a letter of rec. 3 teachers have approached me so far in class saying they would gladly help in any way. Don't be afraid to ask they are people too who are willing, and wanting, to help you. As long as you are doing well in a class they like to help you out.</p>
<p>Uhh.... when are the transfer applications due? If it's for Fall 09, you can wait and see what other professors you have who might be able to give you better recs.</p>
<p>If very soon, ask them ASAP in person with your statement of why you want to transfer and the paperwork in hand. And be prepared to get pushed with lots of questions why you'd want to leave, especially from those who are fond of you.</p>
<p>Yes, that can happen. I had a professor who intitally said no because he couldn't bear the thought of me leaving but after a week, he said fineeeee. By then, I had already found two more willing professors who sat down and listened to me and okayed to write a strong letter. Be prepared to have back ups.</p>