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Academic Recommendation Letter Sample"X has been an assistant in my laboratory during the past year, and has proven to be exceptional in several respects. First, X is exceptionally intelligent. He proved to be a very quick study, learning the elements of experimental design and the uses of microcomputers in record time. Furthermore, his questions are always thoughtful and penetrating. X threw himself into his assigned projects wholeheartedly, and shows every sign of having real talent in . . . . I was a little surprised by his high degree of enthusiasm because I knew that X was not primarily interested in . . . . When I mentioned this to him, I discovered that he has well defined career goals that mesh with the projects he was working on . . . . Second, X is exceptionally diligent and hard working. He worked many extra hours over the summer. I vividly recall coming into the lab late in the evening. . . and finding X at work. X invariably finished projects well in advance of our projected target date. X was always cheerful during this intense period, and was a joy to have in the lab. Third, X is very good at working with other people. He is exceptionally nice and considerate and sensitive. X is not only good humored and friendly, but also is good at gauging other people's level of knowledge and attitudes. . . . All in all, I think X has a very bright future, and I am sure that he would benefit from . . . . Given his great intelligence and sensitivity, I am sure that he could put . . . to good use. In short, I give X my highest recommendation, and very much hope that the committee judges his application favorably." Sample Letter of Recommendation C: Graduate School NSU July 27, 2003 Dear Ms. Admit:: This reference letter is provided at the written request of Janie Studyhard, who has asked me to serve as a reference on her behalf. It is my understanding that Janie is being considered by New University for admission to the Counseling Psychology program. I have known Janie Studyhard for the past three years as she has taken the following courses which I teach: [list courses, give brief description of content of course]. As her professor, I have had an opportunity to observe the student's participation and interaction in class and to evaluate the student's knowledge of the subject matter. I would rate the student's overall performance in these subjects as superior. This is evidenced by her grades--[state the grades]. [One or two specific examples of the student's performance may be appropriate.] As part of her grade in [name of course], the student was required to prepare a paper. The paper was designed to measure the student's ability to research, to analyze the results of the research, and to write. [Discuss how the paper submitted by the student indicated to you the student's skills in these areas.] Based upon this, I rate the student's skills as excellent. Based upon the student's academic performance and my understanding of the position for which the student is applying, I believe the student would perform (place overall evaluation here). If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Karen Forstudents Karen Forstudents, Ph.D.
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