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  1. Ryan S.

    Ryan S. Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 Ryan S., Sep 5, 2005
    A letter of recommendation? I’m trying to get into UT(University of Texas), so I need some people to put in a good word for me. My older brother was an army Captain who served in Iraq, he works for a big airplane company now, itd be awesome to have him put in a good word for me, but, he is my brother, so I don’t know if that would be odd or not? I don’t think it could hurt, but I also don’t think it can help that much, I might be wrong though.
     
  2. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 UroTrash, Sep 5, 2005
    Probably not the best choice IMHO.
     
  3. Fastviper

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    #3 Fastviper, Sep 6, 2005
    yes dont do it
     
  4. TexasMike

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    #4 TexasMike, Sep 6, 2005
    It wouldn't be a good idea at UT.
     
  5. el Carnicero

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    #5 el Carnicero, Sep 6, 2005
    Not a good idea. Anybody you and your brother know in common? Network.

    BTW, as long as you're heading to college, how about a heads-up for English Composition 101? e.g., Instead of saying, "Would it be weird to have my brother write me...", try "Would it be weird to have my brother write a letter for me..." Comprende, Amigo? :)
     
  6. fluque

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    #6 fluque, Sep 6, 2005
    What are you applying for? The best recommenders are supervisors/clients if you have work experience, professors if you just graduated or anyone with who has seen you in action. Relatives don't count since they are biased.
     
  7. RMV

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    #7 RMV, Sep 6, 2005
    It would carry absolutely no weight, and would make you look rather silly!
     
  8. BigDog

    BigDog Formula 3

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    #8 BigDog, Sep 6, 2005
    would you have your mom or dad write you a letter of rec?

    prolly not...





    .....same thing goes with your brother

    ask your teachers, coaches, etc
     

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