I know this sounds idiotic, and the answer is obvious, but hear me out. I’m an international student, and my uncle is a US citizen. I have a feeling he can write me a great one, even though we’ve only seen each other a few times (three times to be precise), but we communicate often enough. I already have 2 teachers+1 counselor writing my recommendations, but I want to have one outside my school. Would it help? He did all of his post-grad studies in the US, he was a Assistant Professor for a while, and he’s worked with quite a few reputable companies as a Senior and Principal Scientist, and he knows my interest in undergrad research, as well my academic interests. In a way, he’s sort of my academic adviser/counselor Not naming what he did or where he’s worked/working, for the sake of privacy. Anyway, are any of these factors liable to help me?
No.
It’s kind of assumed that friends or family can’t be impartial on recommendations, so no.
Ouch. Well, can’t say I’m disappointed, I knew the answer anyway. Thanks guys.