<p>Hey I was wondering...
I know(personally) a mechanical engineer that went to WUSTL fo postdoctoral.
If I got a recommendation from him, how much would that help my chances at admissions? Thank You.</p>
<p>Anyone please?</p>
<p>I doubt it.</p>
<p>You doubt it would help? Or what?</p>
<p>It probably wouldn’t give you too much of an edge, because they look at the content of the letter, not exactly who wrote it. It might help a little, but I’m pretty sure it would not be any significant advantage.</p>
<p>Well he’s a family friend, and I worked at his place so he knows what I’m capable of. Thanks!</p>
<p>Sure, interests and friends help. But when it comes down to it, it depends on your school statistics (ACT/SAT/leaderships/curricular)</p>
<p>Yup… True stuff.</p>