Should alumni/coworkers of target school write a letter?

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hallie530: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:08 pmFollowed by: 3 members; Thanked: 6 times

by hallie530 » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:11 am

I have just submitted my applications to my top schools round 1. I work with a few folks who attended the schools in which I am applying. I also have a few close friends who are current students or recent grads of those schools as well.

Is it appropriate/necessary to ask those close contacts to write an "off the record" letter on my behalf. Obviously I don't want to inundate admissions readers...

Would it help or hurt me?

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by throughmba » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:38 am

Hi

Its perfectly appropriate.

You should use this opportunity to hog some points. Just make it look a sincere interest by alumni/current student. If possible make it look a long time association.

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by Jon@Admissionado » Sun Oct 23, 2011 1:08 am

It can help a wee bit, especially if they are very excited to do so. It doesn't have to be that long, just to state that "You'd be a great part of the team".

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