<p>I am researching as a high school senior at Princeton University and my professor has accepted to write me a letter of recommendation for my college apps. Can somebody tell me how beneficial this is? Like how much weight would such a rec carry? Thank you.</p>
<p>There are no absolutes, it depends on the letter and even then it’s within the context of the rest of your application. It can’t hurt, but no one can tell you how much it will help.</p>
<p>It certainly can’t hurt, as long as you don’t overload admissions with a lot of extra recommendations letters. I think they frown upon letters from outside sources that have little credibility (e.g., music teachers, coaches, employers) since it would be assumed that these would all be favorable. Getting a letter from an ivy professor carries more weight, though, and might be of some help to you.</p>
<p>My son had a college professor write one of his two letters of recommendation and it worked out well for him. These were for actual classes he took, however. If your relationship with this professor is strong and relevant to your intended major, such a letter could be a valuable asset.</p>