Sid Gonzo
2 years ago
What makes a strong LOR (Letter of Recommendation)?
I'm thinking of applying to MSCS programs in the United States for the Fall of 2023. Since I am not a computer science major, my LoRs would come from professors who are involved in electronics, telecommunications, and so on. What influences the strength of my LoRs? Is it acceptable to obtain LoRs from instructors with whom I have never worked with (just taken classes)? #masters #ms #lor #computerScience #profilereview
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Mayank Garg
Hi, So good LORs come from people you have actually worked with though always 3 are asked for in which 2 are from faculty but they really look forward to LORs that are not fabricates and really describes your performance and improvements, even if your teacher gives to write your LORs yourself it is better you sit with them for sometime and discuss over your performance, Hoping i was able to help ... See more
Vijaya Lakshmi K
Hello Sid, LORs can be taken from any professor who have taught you a class or two or your project guide or any reporting manager you have had. You should be taking LORs from the professors of your own major because that way you can draft the letters to show your academic strengths. If you take LORs from professors with whom you have had interactions in class, it will lift up your profile as the ... See more
Srikanth Rayavarapu
I doen't matter which department your professor belong to. LOR is a document explaining your rapport with the person which makes the admissions department understand how you fit in the diversity across. Never take a LOR from the person whom you haven't worked under as the person doesn't know your objectives and you more often you as a person. See more
