Would This Be a Good Letter of Rec?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Hey all. I'm looking to transfer schools and USC is my top choice thus far for a variety of reasons. I just posed a 3.7 GPA in my first semester (is that OK) and I started collecting letters of recommendation. Unfortunately, one teacher is tough to contact because she took a semester break (she said I can write one in her name) so that gave me an idea:</p>

<p>Around the start of the school year, through a high ranking friend in the office, I got an internship at a renowned logistics (best way to describe it) firm. They make about $1billion each year from 42 worldwide offices and I am the company's first ever intern for its flagship office. During my work there, my friend got promoted to manage the LA office and said I can have a great letter of rec signed by the CEO since I have exceeded expectations at the office (they planned to have me file but now I'm doing other things). He also gave me the idea to apply to USC and come work in LA</p>

<p>My question is, would a letter saying that they need me in LA or something like that higher my chances of getting in? Or should they just say how I'm a good kid and that's that? Does anyone know any other things I can do to higher my chances of getting in? Any help or input would be much appreciated</p>

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<p>I would get another teacher to write a rec…that seems dishonest. </p>

<p>If the CEO knows you personally, that’d be a great rec</p>

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<p>@bodangles The CEO only met me once but he is aware of the work I did (specific projects and tasks) which is why he was willing to sign on the letter. I have at least 3 teachers but one of them is very tough to reach since she abruptly stopped teaching this semester</p>

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<p>Then it might not be so useful. Recs are supposed to be from someone who knows you well and can say something beyond the generic “hard worker, did well, good person” stuff…
I’ll let someone else weigh in</p>

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<p>I would still get the rec from your internship place. The CEO is aware of your contributions and has seen you work/succeed in an environment other than school. </p>