tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719356366303333951.post4376178157489460694..comments2024-01-02T04:55:07.853-05:00Comments on Pieces of Me: Freaking Out - Could Use Immediate AdviceJLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05396471022931966499noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719356366303333951.post-1115343395932817552008-11-20T22:24:00.000-05:002008-11-20T22:24:00.000-05:00I've had exactly the same problem with slack refer...I've had exactly the same problem with slack referees in the past with both grad school and fellowship applications. All of the institutions/agencies were very understanding and sent reminder emails to me which I quickly forwarded onto the slacker which resulted in the letters being written and sent very quickly. But you shouldn't have to get to that point. Give Prof #3 a call and be firm ... make it clear that if s/he can't/won't provide a letter, you need to know NOW.Professor in Traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903558307394806532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719356366303333951.post-39798877782026744292008-11-20T22:14:00.000-05:002008-11-20T22:14:00.000-05:00Yikes! You really think Prof 3 may have changed th...Yikes! You really think Prof 3 may have changed their mind?<BR/><BR/>What the hell do I do if that's the case??JLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396471022931966499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719356366303333951.post-72284965472959730552008-11-20T18:51:00.000-05:002008-11-20T18:51:00.000-05:00Nasty sitch.I would contact Prof3 directly, if you...Nasty sitch.<BR/><BR/>I would contact Prof3 directly, if you can, to ask politely whether s/he still intends to provide letter.<BR/><BR/>Don't be ashamed- it's asking a favour for a Prof to write a letter, but having agreed, Profs letting applicants know if they have changed their mind is the very minimum of good manners.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com