Schools Letters of recommendation from non-native English speakers (US schools)

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When transferring from a community college to a four-year institution, the quality of letters of recommendation can significantly impact admissions decisions. Concerns arise when the recommender's writing skills are in question, particularly if their English proficiency is limited, as this could reflect poorly on the applicant. While a letter that meets publication standards is generally acceptable, the clarity and professionalism of the recommendation are crucial. If the recommender has a history of non-English publications and communicates poorly in English, it may be prudent to address these concerns without directly asking for a revision. Ultimately, the admissions committee may consider the overall context of the recommendation, but any noticeable language issues could potentially detract from the applicant's profile.
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When applying as a transfer to a 4-year college from community college, is there anything detrimental about this? I don't want to be insulting and ask him to get someone to proof read his letter of recommendation, but he's not exactly a Nobel laureate or NAS member so I'm afraid if his letter is not well written clearly in English, it might affect the admissions committee. Will it?
 
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Do you have any specific reason to expect bad english?
Anything good enough for a publication should be fine for a letter of recommendation, I think.
 
all his publications seem to be non-English as far as what's on his public resume. whenever we communicate via e-mail, his emails aren't very fluent and neither is his speech.
 

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