Stanford "Optional Reference" Letter

Venkat89
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:29:11 +0000

your friend being a good writer doesnt help you because they want to know about you, not his writring abilities. if he can add a personal aspect to you about what you do outside of school, it may help. also, how well does the professor know you? if he worked with you side by side and can tell how you are in the research and work environment then it may help you. if he doesnt know you very well, it doesnt help to have him write a rec.