<p>Time out here.</p>
<p>Receiving a letter of recommendation is not a right, it is a priviledge. </p>
<p>Teachers often decline to write such letters because they do not feel that they can write a truthful and positive one. </p>
<p>Colleges get to “know” the writers and will dismiss letters from those who consistently misrepresent the qualities of the individuals they are “recommending”.</p>
<p>Better to have a truthful and positive letter, than a plain vanilla one that says nothing about the candidate.</p>
<p>Respect the teacher’s right to decline, and move on to one with whom you have a better relationship and who will be happy to put your special qualities in the best (and still truthful) light.</p>
<p>Good Luck,
CM</p>