Letter of recommendation
for student
address, city, st zip phone #email address
(today's date)
(addressee name
(addressee title)
(university name
(university street address)
(city state zip)
dear (dean of admissions admissions officer's name admissions committee)
it is my great pleasure to recommend (name of student) for admission to (name of
university department).i have known (student) for (x years) and was delighted to serve as his
[relation to student(teaching/coaching/advising)) at your school). during that time, i watched
(student) grow into an outstanding individual who excels in both his academic and personal
pursuits.
as (student's) [relation to student). i witnessed his extraordinary (1-2 intellectual strengths) first
hand. his (example of relevant academic work] was particularly impressive. in the (details of
academic work showcasing aforementioned intellectual strengths)
(student's) academic accomplishments are rivaled only by his personal strengths. his (2-3
positive personal traits) are beyond his years and he is well-loved by his peers, as well as all
those who have had the pleasure of teaching him. when (scenario challengesituation he
(performed x action displaying aforementioned personality trait)
i highly recommend you accept (student) for (x university program) i am confident he will make
an excellent addition to your university's community. please feel free to contact me if you have
any questions regarding his character or past academic work
sincerely
(your signature]
(your name)
(your position)
(your school)
