Can you get letters of recommendation from online professors?

Yes, you can absolutely get a letter of recommendation from a professor who you have only “met” online. In fact, you may have made more of an impression on your instructors through your writing and online discussions than you would have in a classroom.

Is it hard to get a recommendation letter?

It’s totally normal to feel nervous about asking for a letter of recommendation. While it may feel uncomfortable at first, it’s a normal part of the application process.

How do I get letters of recommendation?

Follow these steps to start the process: Read each of your college applications carefully. Schools often ask for letters of recommendation from an academic teacher — sometimes in a specific subject — or a school counselor or both. Ask a counselor, teachers and your family who they think would make good references.

Do you need a letter of recommendation from a former teacher?

Many schools and programs require a letter of recommendation or two from a former teacher or professor. Trouble is, since you’ve been out of school all this time, even your most recent educators don’t remember you, don’t know what you’re currently doing, or they’ve retired.

Is it harder to get letters of recommendation for older applicants?

One of the aspects of applying to law school that poses the most trouble for older applicants is obtaining letters of recommendation. This is due to two reasons: Schools stress that they prefer academic letters of recommendation. So, letters that come from someone who has worked closely with you in an academic capacity, preferably in a classroom.

Does your letter of recommendation make you a shoo-in?

After all this, the truth is your letter of recommendation still doesn’t make you a shoo-in for a given school or program. It could very well succeed or it could very well not.

How do you ask an alumnus for a letter of recommendation?

Find an alumnus of the program or school you’re applying for, strike up a polite conversation, warm up to one another and very gently ease your way into their comfort zone. When you feel like you two have a good grasp on one another, ask them if they would be so kind as to write you a letter of recommendation.