<p>I havent been able to build strong recommendations with any of my professors but I need a recommendation from at least one because i plan on transferring to NYU for fall 09. I feel helpless. Should I just go up to any teacher and ask them to write me one. Also how helpful will a recommendation from a previous manager at a previous job help for transferring? </p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Hey Thomas,
You’ve got a couple options. Do you have any professor you know somewhat well? As in, they know you’re a smart person? Well, you can ask them to write you a letter, and present them with a list of extracurriculars, as well as a basic outline of why you’re transferring. This is what I did
“Hi Professor Blah, I was wondering if you would be able to write a recommendation for me for a transfer application to BLANK. I am hoping to transfer into BLANK because BLANK. I have attached a list of extracurricular activities, as well as more in depth reasons for my transfer to this email. If you have any more questions, please let me know. Thanks so much!”</p>
<p>Something like that. If you don’t have anyone, don’t feel helpless! Go with a manager’s recommendation, especially if it was something you were good at. Schools are certainly concerned with your character and work ethic, and that would help!
Good luck!</p>