<p>I am a rising senior from Germany and have the goal to study in the US. Through relatives and friends I got to know a Harvard graduate, who can write a strong letter of recommendation for me. I sent him a letter containing information about myself and my request. He agreed and suggested that he wil send his letter along with mine. Now he asks for instructions and further information. Now my question is: What kind of information does he need and how does the procedure with these letters at Harvard actually work?</p>
<p>i suggest that, if u haven't already, go on the harvard website, request an application. they'll send u a viewbook. at the back u will find the app, as well as all the address where each part of ur app is supposed to go. plus u'll get a ton of info about harvard! i guess wat the guy wants from u is an envelope with the appropriate stamps and address on it so that he can mail it. that's wat i think. don't know if it's wat u meant. u could also justn ask him to clarify wat he meant.....good luck!</p>
<p>Letters from alumni generally mean very little. I wouldn't spend too much time worrying about this. It's letters from your teachers and (to a lesser extent) others who know you and your work well (like coaches or ballet teachers) that matter.</p>
<p>I agree with Hanna. Forget about the alumni. Harvard only listens to alumni opinions when it comes to interviews. </p>
<p>Grab a teacher who knows you, understands how your mind works, how much you love blah blah blah, can testify that you're the best blah blah blah to ever come along. That would be MUCH more effective than getting a friend of the family to write a letter for you.</p>