Who should be my 'other' recommender?

College Essays
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I am applying to Stanford RD through Common App and currently, they only take ONE “other” recommender (aka NOT a teacher).

I have two options:

  1. my football coach that I've for whom I've played 4 years.
  2. a customer from my business with whom I've serviced about 3 times the last 2 months

I’m not going to be able to read either recommendations before I submit. Which do you think would help me more? Just need some input.

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Someone who’s known you for four years… Versus someone you’ve serviced three times. I feel like your coach knows you more fully as a person and could write about your growth over a long period of time. Depending on what your business is, I don’t know if your customer will have a lot to say, other than that you’re a hard worker or give good customer service.

3

@OnMyWay2013 Yeah, the question answers itself now that I am analyzing it again. A coach is the better choice

4

I agree, coach is better. good luck!! :slight_smile: