unique recommendation issue

Transfer Students
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<p>Everyone, I have a slightly unique letter of rec issue I would appreciate your thoughts on.</p>

<p>I took two history classes with a professor who i know can write me a stellar recommendation. But due to whatever issues, i dont know what, but he isnt a professor anymore he's just a lecturer. That said he has a PhD. I know that you should get recs from people who know you and your work quality the best etc, but should I ask him for a rec? My other options are a sociology 101 grad student who can write me another stellar rec, an econ 420 professor who can write me a good but not stellar one and a first year seminar teacher who i can also ask, but then again it was for a first year seminar.</p>

<p>I plan on applying to ivy league schools so I am hoping to get the best recs i can...I would really appreciate your advice.</p>

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<p>Ask him. That works. I had an uncle, two profs and a Cardinal from the Catholic Church of Detroit write me letters. I got in... so no harm no foul</p>

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<p>There's no problem. Back in my day when I applied to Cornell...I only needed an advisor recommendation. So....I had my advisor and my research mentor write me letters. </p>

<p>As long as he can attest to your academic achievement and capabilities there's no harm in having him write the letter.</p>

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<p>thanks guys, i'll go ahead and ask the history prof/lecturer to write one of my recs.</p>

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<p>Just agreeing with all of the others who have said - choose the one(s) who know you best and can write the strongest rec. Don't be concerned with their credentials.</p>