<p>Trying to explore the possibilities.</p>
<p>I asked my friend, Cam, who I've known for several years. He will be able to tell stories about me, and give sincere feedback as opposed to generic praise. I'd go with someone like that. Make sure it's someone who they'll be able to tell really knows you.</p>
<p>my very best friend who happens to be a '12 at Dartmouth. it made my mom cry! anyone know how big an effect the peer rec can have?</p>
<p>I think if they tell some amazing stories about you that sound authentic, it could put you over the top. On the other hand, if it sounds hollow and generic, it shows you have poor judgment in picking that person or that there really aren't any classmates with something good to say about you. I think it's unlikely to make or break you, though.</p>
<p>my son had his best friend (and competitor for rank, awards etc) and friend had mys son write his. Both did great jobs-and both were accepted.</p>
<p>^That's a cool story. I don't know if my school has ever sent more than one person to a particular Ivy at a time; we sent a kid to Yale, Dartmouth, and Cornell last year, but as far as I know we've never done two in one place.</p>
<p>Is it just me or is the space to write the peer evaluation really small? /: I mean how much can one write? Is it okay to attach separate sheet?</p>
<p>of course/son's rec for his friend was about 8 paragraphs</p>
<p>well my friend and he is a very good writer he writes with eloquence ;)</p>
<p>It's not that big of a deal. Just pick someone who writes above a 5th grade level.</p>
<p>I originally had my best friend write my peer eval, but it wasn't that good. It contained about four sentences and reiterated what my teachers said (and was almost written in pink/purple ink!)</p>
<p>I had someone else do it. Of course, I told my best friend that I had another friend do it; she didn't mind (especially considering she wrote hers in five minutes.) </p>
<p>I think it's important to pick someone who knows you fairly well and can attest to your good attributes, but s/he also has to write well and shed some different light on your application. :)</p>