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LoR Template for Professors

This document provides a template for a letter of recommendation for a student applying to a university program. The template includes an introduction recommending the student, context about knowing the student as a student in class, an illustration of the student's competencies through an exemplary project or paper, and a closing reiterating the recommendation. The letter is meant to convey why the student is well-suited for the program and exceptional among their peers to support their admission.

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LoR Template for Professors

This document provides a template for a letter of recommendation for a student applying to a university program. The template includes an introduction recommending the student, context about knowing the student as a student in class, an illustration of the student's competencies through an exemplary project or paper, and a closing reiterating the recommendation. The letter is meant to convey why the student is well-suited for the program and exceptional among their peers to support their admission.

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Below is the template for the letter of recommendation(LoR).

Headings are just for understanding the content.

Introduction

I am writing to you in support of [Student 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. [Student Full Name] is one of those
students. I highly [recommend, recommend without hesitation - as
appropriate] [he/she] be given the opportunity to attend your
university.

Context in Which You Know the Student

As Professor of Biology at University Name, for X years, I have


encountered many students in my classroom and lab [edit as
appropriate]. Only a small handful of outstanding students oer a
unique perspective and really embrace their learning of the subject
matter. [Student Name] has consistently shown promise and
commitment, as indicated below.

I first met StudentName 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.

Illustrate the Student's Competencies

Though StudentName has consistently exceeded in all areas of


[his/her] coursework, the best example of [his/her] promise is
indicated in 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].

[Provide additional examples, as appropriate. Examples that


illustrate research skills and interests as well as ways in which you
have worked closely with the student are particularly useful. This
section is the most important part of your letter. What can your
student contribute to the graduate program and professors with
whom she may work? Why is she exceptional - with support?]

Closing

StudentName continues to impress me with [his/her] knowledge,


skill and dedication to [his/her] work. Im sure you will find [him/her]
to be a highly motivated, competent, and committed student who
will grow into a successful professional [edit as appropriate-
indicate why]. In closing, I highly recommend [recommend without
reservation; highest recommendation; add as appropriate] Student
Full Name for admission to the [Graduate Program] at [University].
Please feel free to contact me if you require further information.

Sincerely,

[Professor's Name]

[Professor's Title]

[University]

[Contact information]

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