<p>I want to major in East Asian Studies, and minor in music. Yale has been my dream school for many years, so I want to give it a shot this time. My music history professor got his PhD from Yale, so I’m wondering whether a rec letter from him helps?</p>
<p>What’s important with a LOR is what the recommender says about the applicant, not their alma mater.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply, entomom!</p>
<p>Yes I know that. I really like his class, and he’s probably my favorite professor so far. I went to his office hours and we talked about so much music that we didn’t cover in the class. (He was surprised that I knew such a lot about 20th century music!) I also registered his chamber music instruction for next semester. So I’m quite sure that there’s a lot for him to say about me. Just wondering whether his alma mater gives extra help. </p>
<p>Actually, I haven’t mentioned to him that I’m going to transfer. I even feel a little awkward to tell him. Would he feel that I went to his office hours only because I want to get a rec from him?</p>