<p>does anyone have a sample of a good peer rec, or a link to one?</p>
<p>I don't think there is any PRIME example of a peer rec out there (for fear of copying), but there are some things that it should get across. </p>
<p>Our deans said:
First of all, make sure your friend is literate. You'd be surprised. Make sure they're honest. Don't use the words "nice, happy, or generous" because although they seem like great words to use, they end up in every other rec. It's just another view of you but from a friend. Don't have them talk about homework because your teachers will. Add NEW information.</p>
<p>mmmm. I should get my GF to write it...</p>
<p>Alex is great in bed ... ;)</p>
<p>That would be unique right? hehe</p>
<p>ahaha. "Alex is nice...and great in bed" would make it 10 times better. It eludes to being serious and then goes COMPLETELY in the other direction. Try it--tell me how it works out for you</p>
<p>I would actually say that and see what happens. If you get accepted, it will make for a great story, lol.</p>
<p>I wouldn't worry about the peer rec too much. Just ask a literate friend. I think the purpose of this is mainly to weed out the "bad apples"--I recall hearing about somebody whose "friend" wrote in the peer rec about how arrogant/rude the applicant was, and he was rejected...take that for what it's worth.</p>