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If you initiate to write the Reco letter by yourself and then approach the concerned faculty these are some guide lines.
Project on your postive things You can include diligence, punctuality, leadership, reliability, enthusiasm, creativity etc..
Highlight your strengths and accomplishments.
Do not list every thing you have done focus on the qualities and strenghts that match the current situation.
The person who ever reading this letter assumes that it was given by your Prof, Write as if you ar ethe Prof.
A good person to ask for a reference will meet several of the following criteria:
Knows your work in the field well and can comment on it in detail
Has a high opinion of you
Knows you well in more than one area of your life
Knows about the particular places to which you are applying as well as the type of study you are pursuing
Can make a favorable comparison of you with your peers based on having taught or worked with a large number of
students
Here are couple of examples
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]
As the Head of the Dept, I have had the pleasure of knowing XXXXX for the last four years. He/he/she has been a tremendous student
and an asset to our school. I would like to take this opportunity to recommend XXXXXX for your graduate program.
I feel confident that he/he/she will continue to succeed in her studies. XXXXXX is a dedicated student and thus far her grades have been exemplary. In class, he/she has proven to be a take-charge person who is able to successfully develop plans and implement them.
He/She has successfully demonstrated leadership ability by counseling new and prospective students. His/Her advice has been a great help to these students, many of whom have taken time to share their comments with me regarding her pleasant and encouraging attitude.
It is for these reasons that I offer high recommendations for XXXXXX without reservation.
His/Her drive and abilities will truly be an asset to your establishment. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
[Professor’s Name]
[Professor’s Title]
[University]
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