Tips for Me - Writing Peer Rec

RowNathan
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:16:25 +0000

Not an ADCOM, so I don’t know for sure. But I would imagine that what they are primarily looking for is a better understanding of who your friend is from a perspective they haven’t yet seen. That being said, a well-written essay will likely cement the quality of your friend as an applicant better than a weaker one (which you shouldn’t have a problem with). Basically I’d try to hit on what makes you’re friend a great person, ideally mentioning things not dicussed in his personal statement or teacher recs. A central thesis could be nice, although its probably not necessary, other than the fact that they are a great person/well-qualified applicant. Try to include persoanl antecdotnes to make the statements seem more real. Good Luck!