How much will this help for MPH admission?

nanotechnology
Fri, 06 Dec 2013 03:58:28 +0000

The most important thing is letters of recommendation from professors who can speak very highly of you and know you well. The impact of a LoR from a Brown alum when applying to Brown, for example, will likely be small past the undergraduate level. Are these the professors who can provide you the best recommendations, regardless of their affiliation? That should be your highest priority.
And as for how much they matter, I can’t speak for MPH programs, but I know in PhD programs the impact can be significant. Don’t discount the value that these letters can have.