Can a teacher reject a recommendation letter?

Everyone gets to make their own policy. The important thing is, if someone declines to write a letter for you, or even seems reluctant about it, walk away. A vague or lukewarm reference is a complete waste of time.

Can you ever see your teacher recommendations?

Again, note that FERPA does not give you the right to see your letters of recommendations before they are sent. In the academic world, recommendation letters tend to be kept confidential. Your teacher or counselor may show you the letter and ask for your feedback or revisions, but this depends on the person.

Do teachers say no recommendation letters?

Teachers aren’t required to write you such a letter, so they are certainly welcome to refuse. However, if you feel you’re being treated unfairly, you can always speak to the Head of Department and ask them to intercede on your behalf. Or talk to the teacher directly, and ask them why they won’t write you such a letter.

Do you waive the right to view the recommendation meaning?

If you waive this right, that means you agree that you will not be allowed access to this particular item (the letter of reference) in your record.

How do you politely ask a professor to write a recommendation?

Send a polite email that tells when the deadline is and asks whether the professor could write a recommendation by that time. That should get some kind of response, even if it’s, “Sorry…

What do you do when someone refuses to give you a recommendation?

Reply to your previous email to remind them of the request and make it clear that you understand if they cannot give a recommendation. For example, if they have not known you very long or do not have the relevant experience. Hopefully it is not such a desperate situation that you don’t have other referees.

Can a referee recommend you if you don’t have other referees?

For example, if they have not known you very long or do not have the relevant experience. Hopefully it is not such a desperate situation that you don’t have other referees. You need to make it clear that they are not obliged to recommend you.

How long should I wait for a referee to reply?

Hopefully it is not such a desperate situation that you don’t have other referees. You need to make it clear that they are not obliged to recommend you. Otherwise, it may be easier for them not to reply or delay it longer. Obviously don’t pester them too often but I think after waiting for a week is reasonable if you chase it up politely.