<p>Okay, so I had this internship a while ago which I got pretty much because my dad works somewhere in the company. However, I had no contact with him whatsoever during it and I worked in the sales department under someone else for a good two months. My problem is that, although I can get a very VERY good recommendation from my supervisor during the internship (since I did a lot during the period of time I was there), I'm afraid that if I send it in, colleges would think that the only reason it's so good is because of my dad's influence in the firm. Would this be how colleges see it? Should I even bother sending it in at all? They might think it's just completely fake right?</p>
<p>Well, I guess it depends.</p>
<p>If your father’s name is William A. Smith, and the company name is “William A. Smith Enterprises,” then, yes, I guess it could look like there was some family influence at play.</p>
<p>But it sounds like that’s not the case here. And, even if it were, if the recommendation is from someone with no connection to your family, then yes, go ahead and send it. If there’s any question, the college can call your supervisor and ask.</p>
<p>No, I think the worst they’ll think is that you are just participating in the “family business,” which is not even that bad. It is not like your dad is writing your recommendation for you or anything. Besides, if the company is well known, it is unlikely your supervisor would have known your dad (probably). But it definitely worth sending in because it verifies work experience. Lots of teenagers do not even have jobs, but even less have had internships. So anything that can back up you were one of the few who has had an internship would help.</p>
<p>@dodgersmom Yeah, that’s not the case at all.</p>
<p>Thank you both for the advice! I felt like it would sound to the adcom as if I got a good recc only because of my dad and not because of me… but i’ll make sure I send it now. Thanks again to both of you!</p>