<p>Can a really good letter of recommendation from someone who graduated from Harvard and later taught there make a difference in an application?I know any recommendation can make or break an application depending on the content, but I'm focusing on the status of the letter writer here.</p>
<p>Note: The letter of recommendation would be from someone who actually TAUGHT the applicant some academic subject.</p>
<p>Thank you very much in advance.</p>
<p>It might raise an eyebrow, but this is Harvard: no ONE factor will push you over the rest of the competition. Moreover, a lot of Harvard applicants have recommendations from prime ministers and nobel prize winners lol it might not make any difference at all.</p>
<p>The only thing that can make the letter stand out is if the writer compares you to the Harvard students he/she has taught and that you come out very favorably in the comparison-- especially if what was taught was something like Physics 16 or Math 55 which are known to be ball-busting courses.</p>
<p>Alright. Thanks everyone!</p>