How to Write Letter of Recommendation

Writing letter of recommendation is not a very difficult task. You should know what template to use and what information should go into a recommendation letter.

• Start your letter with "To whom it may concern:" because in most of the cases you don't know who would be reading your letter of recommendation.

• First paragraph: In this paragraph, inform who you are and with what capacity you are wriring this letter of recommendation. Also tell who is being recommend. Also tell from how long you know the person you are recommending.

• Second paragraph: This is the biggest paragraph. This is where you mention the qualities of the person and the great things he/she has done. Don't just put general praises. Instead, give specific examples to mention each quality. Also describe your experience with the person.

• Third and last paragraph: This paragraph summarize the qualities of the person and reinforce your belief in the person. This is the paragraph which contains your actual recommendation (I enthusiastically recommend..., I am please to recommend... etc.).

Few things to remember in how to write a letter of recommendation:

• While praising person, give examples.
• Identify the person's positive attributes before writing recommendation.
• Write about how this person is different from others (specific strengths).
• Write from how long you know the person and how well.
• Agree to write a letter of recommendation only if you can honestly write a supportive one.
• Never exceed letter of recommendation on more than one page.

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Recommendation Letter for Graduate School - Professor Sample

Full Name]
[Title]
[School Name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]

Dear [Mr./Ms. Last Name]:

I am writing to you in support of [Mr./Ms. Full Name] and [his/her] desire to attend [University Name] for the [Program Title] program. Though many students ask me to make this request on their behalf, I only recommend students whom I feel are well-suited for the program of their choice. [Mr./Ms. Last Name] is one of those students and therefore, I highly recommend that [he/she] be given the opportunity to attend your university.

As [Professor’s Title] of [Professor’s Department] at [University Name], I work with many students who have substantial knowledge of [Subject]. Each year I notice that only a few outstanding students offer a unique perspective and really embrace their learning of the subject matter.

[Mr./Ms. Last Name] has consistently shown such a strong desire to learn that I simply could not turn down [his/her] request for recommendation.

I first met [Mr./Ms. Last Name] in my [Course Title] course during the [Season and Year] semester. Compared to the class average of [Class Average], [Mr./Ms. Last Name] earned a [Grade] in the class. [Mr./Ms. Last Name] was evaluated on [explain basis for grades, e.g., exams, papers, etc.], in which [he/she] performed exceptionally well.

Though [Mr./Ms. Last Name] has consistently exceeded in all areas of [his/her] coursework, the best example of [his/her] intelligence shone through a [paper/presentation/project/etc.] on [work’s title]. The work clearly showed [his/her] ability to deliver a clear, concise and well-thought presentation with a new perspective by demonstrating [embellish here].

[Mr./Ms. Last Name] continues to impress me with [his/her] knowledge, skill and dedication to [his/her] work. I’m sure you will find [him/her] to be a student whose talents will only shine further through your graduate program. It is my hope that you will accept [his/her] admission to your university. Feel free to contact me if you require further information.

Sincerely,

[Professor’s Name]
[Professor’s Title]
[University]

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