General Admissions & OTCAS Letter of Rec from Adjunct Prof vs. Tenured?

[WanderlustOT]

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Hi everyone,

Does it matter if the letter of rec is from an adjunct (non-tenure track) professor or from a tenured professor? Do their credentials give weight into the recommendation portion of applications? If they are a "newer" professor vs 20+ years of teaching?

Thanks!

 

[OT2Be17]

I was always told to pick the one who will write you the better letter - I don't think they care as much about their credentials as much as how well it speaks about you

 

[nOTeworthy]

Whoever will write the most favorably of you. At the end of the day, that's what counts. The President of the Us can write you a letter, but if it's bland and generic, it won't do you any favors.