Letters of Intent and Recommendation
Sample Letters of Recommendation and Letters of Intent
Letter of Recommendation Should include: Your relationship with the person, how long you have known the person and in what context should be stated. Your qualifications to be writing the letter, telling the reader why they should be interested in your opinion, should be stated. State how the student stands out from all the others, exceptional qualities and skills, being specific to the objective (application for graduate school). Competency in area of expertise, people skills, organizational skills, communication skills, academic achievements, sound judgment, reliability, analytical ability, and so on. Be specific whenever possible, giving examples backing up what you are saying about the student. Rule of thumb: A letter of recommendation for school should be 1 to 2 pages. Too brief, a couple of skimpy paragraphs, may have a negative impact. Proofread and edit the final document; it represents you as well as the applicant.
EXAMPLE ONE Tom has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially the "at-risk" children he worked with at Magnusome’s School for Excellence. Tom has a special talent working with the children who need more guidance and support than those typically found in a traditional classroom setting. He connects easily with students and his talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly exemplary. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, Tom is extremely organized, reliable, and computer literate. Tom would be a tremendous asset to your program and I recommend him to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to his background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me. EXAMPLE TWO To Whom It May Concern: I have known Tomas Fairbairn since he came to our school as a new student. As a professor in sculpture/installation, I have watched him grow as both an artist and a person. He was a
Letter of Recommendation Should include: Your relationship with the person, how long you have known the person and in what context should be stated. Your qualifications to be writing the letter, telling the reader why they should be interested in your opinion, should be stated. State how the student stands out from all the others, exceptional qualities and skills, being specific to the objective (application for graduate school). Competency in area of expertise, people skills, organizational skills, communication skills, academic achievements, sound judgment, reliability, analytical ability, and so on. Be specific whenever possible, giving examples backing up what you are saying about the student. Rule of thumb: A letter of recommendation for school should be 1 to 2 pages. Too brief, a couple of skimpy paragraphs, may have a negative impact. Proofread and edit the final document; it represents you as well as the applicant.
EXAMPLE ONE Tom has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially the "at-risk" children he worked with at Magnusome’s School for Excellence. Tom has a special talent working with the children who need more guidance and support than those typically found in a traditional classroom setting. He connects easily with students and his talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly exemplary. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, Tom is extremely organized, reliable, and computer literate. Tom would be a tremendous asset to your program and I recommend him to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to his background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me. EXAMPLE TWO To Whom It May Concern: I have known Tomas Fairbairn since he came to our school as a new student. As a professor in sculpture/installation, I have watched him grow as both an artist and a person. He was a