LOR--ADVICE, please!

[MaggieDot]

Hi All, 

 

I have one glowing academic reference, but am having a hard time choosing which recommender to submit a letter from for my professional reference: 

 

- A private consultant I assisted recently in a research/training capacity. This person trains corrections staff EBP and has a MSW/PhD. Has known me for several years, but has not seen me work in direct service, although has wonderful things to say about my work ethic/potential as a social worker. 

 

- My field support supervisor from a recent program I completed (with an internship in mental health). Was my team leader and got feedback from my internship supervisor, but has only known me for 3-4 months, although has always had positive feedback for me. 

 

 

I feel nervous and confident about both in different ways. Anyone have any advice? I'm applying to pretty competitive programs and am concerned making the "wrong" decision will impact my admission.

[DirtyLabCoat]

Anyone can say nice things about you but substance in backing up those claims is key. IMO, go with your field support supervisor who has seen your work.