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Letters of Rec., Question
I am applying to grad school, and have already received the necessary letters of recommendation for the programs..
I looked through one of them (from a prof. I TA'd for), and he mentioned some good things, eg., I was professional, dependable, good writer, etc.,
BUT, he also mentioned something that sounded a little lukeward to me, something along the lines of
"she was very quiet...didn't see her form much friendships., but the students always sought her out and she responded correctly."
Sounds semi-okay, but the part about me being very quiet, I don't know if that appears to be a good thing. That was his interpretation...another professor (different one) said that I had good interaction with her and the students. SO....
Do you think that I'm over-thinking it, or does that description really sound a bit on the negative side, (which could potentially put off the admissions committee)?
Please ONLY answer if you have experience and/or knowledge of university applications and admissions. Thank you!
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It does sound kind of akward. I would go back and ask him what he ment. He could have ment too that you seemed to be more of a teach to the students than a friend. If you have other letters I would recommend just not using that one!
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Yes, you are over thinking it a bit.
I agree that it is a lukewarm comment. Often a person writing a letter will try to say something a bit negative, just to appear objective. But I have to say, and I think a lot of people who read that comment would agree, that it is a bit bizarre the idea that your prof wanted you to make 'friends' with the students you TA'd for. Where I went to school that would have been seen as a breech of etiquette, it plays to your professionalism.
If this is really worrying you, which frankly I don't think it should, ask a different professor to write you a letter of recommendation.
There is no rule saying you must send in all letters that you receive. You can pick the ones you like the most.
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