<p>So, this summer I'm doing some research, and a Stanford professor is working with me/advising me. I'm getting the rec letter regardless, but I'm curious as to how Penn will look at that? I'm really passionate about the subject, and the professor knows that. I've heard Penn is sort of like Harvard because they like students to do research that they'll continue in college (which I really want to do, its one of the biggest reasons I'm applying to Penn). How do you guys think it will it look to admissions officers?</p>
<p>Recommendation letters are more about content than who wrote it. </p>
<p>It helps to get a letter from a Stanford professor but it does not always mean they write great letters.</p>
<p>Stanford professors do write a lot of recommendations since they have many summer programs and research programs. So it might be more important to show good research work to go with the letter.</p>
<p>How do I do that, though? I want this to be a really quality paper, as its the kind of research I want to do for the rest of my life, so I won’t even try to publish it until after my senior year. What’s a good way to show that I’ve been putting a lot of work into my research?</p>
<p>No adcom will ever read a paper. The prof will write the letter based on your work, work ethic, preparation etc. This where you put your effort.</p>
<p>Yeah, you’re right. Still, should I mention it in my extra-currics? I won’t have a paper by that time, I’ll barely be finished with my initial research, if everything goes well this summer.</p>
<p>How do you support a rec letter if you don’t mention the activity?</p>
<p>haha sorry, brain fart.</p>