How should I respond to a professor rejecting to write a letter of recommendation?

You could, if you really want to, reply to him saying thank you for the advice – but this may or may not be received as you expect – far simpler to leave it and move on. Thank you very much for your time. I will follow your suggestion.

Can a professor refuses to write recommendation letter?

Yes, the refusal seems reasonable in general. The professor is the one who should decide who he writes reference letters to, and if he has a policy of providing letters only to collaborators that is his right.

How do you respond to a denied request?

How to respond to a job rejection letter

1. Thank the hiring manager for letting you know their decision.
2. Express your gratitude for their time and consideration. You can directly mention contact you’ve had with them, like a phone or in-person interview.
3. Tell them you appreciate the opportunity to learn about the company.

How do you ask for a recommendation letter from a professor you don’t know well?

Here’s my standard response:

1. Give the professor PLENTY of notice—a month, at least.
2. ALWAYS ask in person.
3. Explain as much as you can about the scholarship/program/job you’re applying for.
4. Give us a CLEAR deadline, and explain exactly what we need to do—where to send it, to whose attention, etc.

How do you ask someone for a letter you don’t know?

If You Don’t Know Someone Really Well First, send a cordial email with a subject line that says something like “Saying hi!” or “Checking in!” Start out by asking how they are and about some part of the school or organization that they’d be able to answer. For example, “How’s French class this semester?

Do professors like letters of rec?

Professors take the writing of recommendation letters very seriously, and they expect students to do the same. Recommendations reflect not just the quality of the student, but also the integrity of the professor and ultimately the university.