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When to thank recommender

PeaceofmindPeaceofmind Alum Member
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LSAC notified me that one of my recommenders has submitted his LOR few days ago. Should I write that professor a thank you note right now or wait until I know the admission results? I kinda want to thank him now but don’t want to seem too kiss-assy either .. any advice?

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  • MissChanandlerMissChanandler Alum Member Sage ⭐
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    I would do both. I don't think it's too kiss assy at all. Send a short thank you note now and then you can follow up with them and let them know where you're going.

  • LSAT_WreckerLSAT_Wrecker Member ⭐
    edited November 2018 4850 karma

    I sent all my recommenders an email thank you when they submitted, an update when I got my first acceptance, and I will send them all a coffee mug from my school of choice when I make my final decision.

    Good luck!

  • studyingandrestudyingstudyingandrestudying Core Member
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    @LSAT_Wrecker, Best way to wrap the mug for mailing?

  • LSAT_WreckerLSAT_Wrecker Member ⭐
    4850 karma

    @lsatplaylist That's a bridge I haven't crossed yet. I'm assuming the retailers will have decent idea of how to ship. At least that's what I'm hoping!

  • PeaceofmindPeaceofmind Alum Member
    446 karma

    @MissChanandler
    @LSAT_Wrecker
    Hey you guys are really thoughtful! Thanks for the advice. I just sent my thank you note :smiley:

  • teamteamvicsterteamteamvicster Alum Member
    774 karma

    I thanked my professors right away. I heard writing a reference through LSAC is kind of a b*tch (you have to make an account with them). I sent them a note and something special that is unique to them. For example, one of my professors has two border collies, so I sent him a nice note and a border collie watercolor.

    I think a nice gesture would go a long way. :smile:

  • SupernoviceSupernovice Alum Member
    323 karma

    I agree that it's very appropriate to send a "thank you" right away. They stopped whatever they were doing to sit down and write a recommendation for you; they deserve a thank you upon completion of a favor you asked of them. It doesn't matter if you get accepted or not. And when you do get accepted, a follow-up "thank you again for_____" with a status update would be very nice. I don't see how thanking someone for going out of their way to help you could ever be construed as kissing their ass.

    @LSAT_Wrecker Awesome idea! I'm jumping on board with sending a gift.

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