<p>“Hey, Professor (X). You know how I’ve been talking to you about my dissatisfactions with IIT and how I will probably transfer? Yeah, I’m applying to (these schools.) I wanted to know if you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for me for my transfer application.”</p>
<p>Three responses:
“Sure, let me know when you need it by.”</p>
<p>“Good luck on getting out of here, I know how bad you want it. I’ll have your letter soon.”</p>
<p>“You belong at the University of Chicago. This may be one of the best letters I’ve ever written.”</p>