do rec's from very important people help to get into top schools?

CC_Admin
Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:36:31 +0000

it also matters a whole lot if they actually know you and can convey that in the letters. in the US at least, ive been told by admissions people that a letter from a senator won’t help unless you personally know that senator somehow i.e. they dont want a general form letter based on your resume.