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Hi, can someone please confirm if it is necessary to have one of the LORs submitted from a current supervisor? I was trying to avoid doing that and have my previous employer give the recommendation.
Unless the school has categorically stated for one LoR to be from your current supervisor (which shouldn’t be the case), you are fine to get the LoR from a previous employer. Do use the optional essay to share the reasons of not seeking LoR from your current supervisor.
Actually they have mentioned... "...Please be thoughtful when selecting your recommenders, and make sure that you choose at least one person who knows you well in your current position such as a direct supervisor, project manager or client."
That is why I am seeking guidance from any R1 applicant who had the same issue and what the resolution was.