Mutual Peer Recommendations

Colleges and Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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Hello!

My very close friend and I are both applying to Dartmouth, and we were considering doing peer recommendations for one another. However, my mom is concerned this wouldn’t be a good idea, arguing that we are competing for admission considering that we come from the same school (about 120 students total). I was wondering if her argument is valid.

Thank you in advance for the advice!

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The peer recommendation is not a competition. The college wants a picture of you from someone who knows you well – and from a different perspective than your teachers and guidance counselor. I understand your mother’s concern, but it’s misplaced.