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Getting Letter of Recommendation
I was dismissed from a masters program in Speech-Language Pathology due to my performance in the clinical portion of the program last fall. I tried my best to pull through but because of what I was going through at the time, ended up falling short of the requirement. I have since put myself together in a major way and am determined to get admitted to a graduate program in the same field.
I asked my last clinical supervisor if he would agree to writing me a letter of recommendation highlighting my previous work as well as some of my improvements. He emailed back saying that he is backed up with other letters of rec., and has even had to turn down some students who are still active. He said because of this, he would not be able to commit to writing me a letter at this time. He was glad to hear I am doing well and encouraged me to stay strong and not give up.
I emailed him back thanking him for his kind words, and acknowledged how busy he is. I asked him if he would be willing to write a recommendation for me at a more convenient time, as I am not going to apply to programs until another 4-5 months from now. I asked earlier since I am about to move across the country and thought I could meet with him beforehand to discuss and provide materials in person. It had been over a week, and I still haven't heard back from him. I don't want to be pushy, but at the same time, I don't want to give up on getting a recommendation letter from him. I know that my performance in clinic is the reason I got dismissed, so if I can get a recommendation highlighting some of my strengths, it can really help to balance out my application ad increase my chances of gaining admission.
Based on this information, what are my prospects of getting him to write me a recommendation letter? Would it be wise to wait a bit and then follow up with him again, in case I don't get a response to my last email?
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It is really hard to say what someone else is thinking or why they said what they said.
I would think rather than turn you down out right he gave you what he felt was a valid excuse many teachers and mentors use when refusing to write a letter of recommendation. I believe they feel this is a kinder more gentler way of saying no.
Since he responded to you in a timely manner the first time you emailed him. I would say his lack of response this time is his way of emphasizing he is too busy to and not having to refuse outright to write you a letter of recommendation.
I cannot tell you what your last clinical supervisor is thinking or why he is avoiding you. What I can tell you is in my estimation I would not count on a letter from him and pestering him will not get the letter you want.
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