<p>Would it be better to get a recommendation letter from someone who you received all A's in their classes and who knew of your research experience (but was not the person you did research with) or from someone who you've had 1 class and failed with but you know relatively well, repeated the class and did well, and who knows your potential and is willing to tell a graduate school that.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>I'd say both.</p>
<p>The second one.</p>
<p>how about a department advisor who doesn't know u at all, but u show ur extraordinary achievements...ur profs were either all visiting or now emeriti..??</p>
<p>Elderpegasus, </p>
<p>First, I would like to note that your posts are almost impossible to decipher. Using proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation would help you to get better answers to your questions. </p>
<p>Second, if I am interpreting your question correctly, you are asking whether a letter of recommendation from a professor with whom you have never studied would be appropriate.</p>
<p>The answer is a resounding "No." Letters of recommendation must come from professors with whom you have worked closely, since your recommenders are asked to provide detailed information about their personal experiences with you as a student in their classes.</p>