Stanford "Optional Reference" Letter

kyb0789
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:41:33 +0000

It depends how poorly the professor writes in english. Use your better judgement. If you think he can write clearly and to the point then choose him. Asking a friend can be a little risky- but done the right way may be original.
Admissions Reps know that friends are always positive of their own friends. It will obviously lean more to their friend’s advantage. However, a professor’s letter will be more objective and … the word for it- fair? Seems more “real”. Hope that helps.