Letter of recommendation is a practical style to explain the applicant's personality and ability. A letter of recommendation for studying abroad is a letter written by a professor of the domestic university where the applicant is studying or the school where he studied before to the applicant school. The applicant school can learn about the applicant's school performance, academic performance, work ability, performance during school and the applicant's personality characteristics through the letter of recommendation.
The recommendation letter for studying abroad is one of the application materials for studying abroad, which is of great significance to the applicant's admission and scholarship. All the letters are written in English. The format of recommendation letter is basically the same as that of ordinary letters, such as letterhead, mailing date, recipient's name, address, honorific title at the end of the letter, signature, recommender's name and identity, etc. In content, the recommendation letter for studying abroad should include the relationship between the recommender and the recommended person, the performance and achievements of the recommended person in the school, and focus on the most prominent aspects of the applicant. Attitude should be moderately praised, but not empty.
The language style of recommendation letters should be clear, smooth and concise, and the language style of each recommendation letter should be different. The recommendation letter can be sent with the application form, but remember to write the contact address of the recommender and the other school on the front of the envelope for verification.
[Text structure and content points]
Address the reader as a professor at the school he applied for, and use "Dear Mr. xx".
The recommendation letter from an acquaintance between the recommender and the recommended person is an important basis for the destination school to know the recommender, so it attaches great importance to the authenticity of the recommendation letter. Therefore, the recommendation letter should first explain the relationship between the recommender and the recommended person, thus showing the understanding of the latter and the authority of the recommendation. Such as indicating the identity of the sponsor and the relationship with the sponsor (teacher-student relationship, local and subordinate leadership relationship, etc.). ); Time and familiarity of both parties. If you are an undergraduate, you often need two professors to write letters of recommendation-a professional teacher and a basic teacher, one from a professional perspective and one from a basic quality perspective.
The core of the recommendation letter is the introduction and evaluation of the recommended person's performance during school. It mainly includes the talent, conduct and personality, learning spirit, academic performance, research ability, work experience and organizational ability of the recommended person. Pay attention to the words to echo the transcripts, award certificates and other application materials. Among them, various ability factors and achievements are often the key to obtaining the qualification for studying abroad, which should be highlighted. For example, simply state the facts that can explain the ability of the recommended person, but don't exaggerate them. These facts must be related to the applied position or major.
Conclusion Whether you are willing to recommend or unwilling to recommend, whether to retain or retain the recommendation, general recommendation or strong recommendation must be clear. Of course, strong recommendation is the best. It is recommended that the applicant school consider, accept or employ the application.
Use a euphemistic tone when making a request, and avoid using tough words such as "should" and "must". Sometimes you can summarize the full text or express your gratitude.
The signature shall indicate the title, professional title, mailing address and contact information. [hint]
1. The applicant's foreign language level is excellent, so you should write a specific score. If he barely qualified, he might not talk about it.
2. The tone of the recommendation letter should be concise, enthusiastic and sincere, and the applicant's achievements should be realistic, avoiding subjective comments and lack of factual basis, and there should be concrete examples. At the same time, in order to increase the authenticity of the recommendation letter, it is a clever strategy to write a small number of unimportant but to the point.
3. The length of the recommendation letter should not be too long. Generally speaking, 500 English words or less is appropriate, that is, it can be arranged on A4 stationery, with enough space for letterhead and signature.
4. Signature of the recommended person. In order to facilitate the other party's inquiry, it is not enough to write "Mr. Wantuo" or "Miss Zhang" in the signature of the recommended person. You can use standard Chinese Pinyin or English spelling, but it must be provided by the recommender himself and must be consistent.
Fan Wen:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this letter of recommendation for my former student, Mr Keller. I have known Mr Caleb for more than six years since he was a freshman at the University of Minnesota. At that time, he took a course that I mainly taught junior students majoring in mathematics-"Mathematical Analysis". To my surprise, I found that he was one of the few students in my class who could keep up with my lecture rhythm. In addition, he often asks thought-provoking questions in the course. Therefore, I naturally like to discuss with this young man and get familiar with him. The more I know him, the more I find that he is very talented in mathematics. As you can see, he has achieved excellent results in this course. In fact, he ranked 1 in this 270-hour gifted student class, which has 34 smart students.
With his outstanding talent and solid foundation in mathematics, he did quite well in most other courses during his undergraduate study. By the way, you may want to know why his undergraduate grades look so bad compared with those of other China applicants. This is easy to explain, because he belongs to the gifted student class, at least in the University of Minnesota, they need to endure more difficult papers and stricter grades than most other college students.
He even served as Professor Linda's research assistant for one year. No one can deny his devotion to his work. In fact, Professor Linda's electronic lab happens to be next to my office. I can always see him working in the lab, either repairing instruments or helping Professor Linda collect experimental reports. Perhaps another example will prove his promise more clearly. Once, he suggested writing a FORTRAN program to solve a complex circuit problem in his class. In order to do this, he must do a lot of computer work. However, because there are few computers in our computer lab, he has to wake up at 5 am in winter (please note: "Twin Cities" is an urban area near the northern border of China, so it is very cold in winter and the heating system is not very good. ) Ensure the 1st position of the long queue for his classmates and himself! Finally, with his efforts, he and his classmates successfully completed the project.
As for his personality, I would like to say that Mr Keller is an enthusiastic, honest and upright student. He is always ready to help others. In my lectures, many students are confused in some places. I can always see Mr. Keller helping them explain during the break. At the same time, I must admit that Mr Caleb is a little impatient sometimes.
Finally, I want to sum up my suggestions as follows: Frankly speaking, Mr. Caleb is not a genius, but I guarantee that you will be deeply impressed by his intelligence, devotion to work and kind nature. Therefore, I recommend him to join the your project without reservation and provide him with financial assistance. Please feel free to contact me if necessary.
You are sincere,
XXX
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Writing methods and examples of letters of recommendation for studying abroad
Generally speaking, American colleges for studying abroad require that the referees of three letters of recommendation can be professors who have taught you, or supervisors of current (former) work units, and he/she can combine them as needed. For example, in the year of graduation 10, it is advisable for the referee to have two supervisors, and at most one is enough after graduation for one or two years.
The position of the referee is not necessarily as high as possible. On the contrary, the longer I know you, the lower the title, and the content appropriately expresses your personality, which is the best recommendation. Below, we will provide the main points that you should pay attention to in your recommendation letter to help you start drafting your recommendation letter:
(1) Don't delay, draft as soon as possible: the recommendation letter needs time to write, not to mention the teacher's time. So draft your recommendation letter as early as possible, so that your references have enough time to work for your recommendation letter.
(2) Provide enough information to the recommender: If you want the recommender to grasp your advantages, you have to provide enough information. Naturally, try to be specific and avoid empty statements. At the same time, you should also provide the deadline for your application to the referees for reference, so as not to delay your application.
(3) Different styles should be selected for each letter of recommendation to show different referees. If it is a form that needs to be circled, you can fill it directly in the manuscript.
(4) Under logical reasoning, it is impossible for the recommender to know or understand your characteristics. Please make yourself at home. For example, the performance of students' extracurricular activities is not suitable for professors who usually teach formal subjects unless professors are also involved. Another example is the performance of other classes. Unless mentioned by other professors, professors in this discipline are not suitable to comment on the performance of students in other disciplines. For another example, it is impossible for a teacher to know in detail how students look up information and write reports in the library, unless they are too special to be mentioned in the recommendation letter.
(5) The content of the recommendation letter should be as short and powerful as possible: don't use empty adjectives, such as he is diligent, responsible, earnest, modest and sincere when working in a company. It is not appropriate to overstate. It's best to tell specific facts, so as not to become a mere formality, especially not to copy the letters and examples on the market, so as not to become cliches and fall into cliches.
(6) If possible, the referee should be related to your subject or school. For example, if you plan to major in English in the future, one of the best references is the English teacher. For another example, if you apply to an Ivy League school, if the referee is also from an Ivy League school, the recommendation letter will be stronger.
(7) mention your "shortcomings" appropriately. If a letter of recommendation describes the advantages of the recommended classmate completely, it will inevitably make people feel that it is whitewashing. If we can add some "shortcomings" appropriately, it will not only make the recommendation letter true, but also convey "seemingly derogatory praise" and highlight the special temperament of the recommended person. For example, students majoring in computer science, mathematics and even finance can consider adding the following words to their letters of recommendation: "This student sometimes finds it difficult to balance all aspects of his life because he is too focused on research, which is a fly in the ointment." This sentence seems to be saying "shortcomings", but it is obvious that such "shortcomings" are actually the most desirable "shortcomings" of many majors-the work attitude of forgetting to eat and sleep, so that "
Main topics included in the recommendation letter:
The relationship between (1) and the applicant: how to express it clearly. Such as teachers, professors, bosses, etc. Explain how long you've been in contact. If you teach students relations, briefly describe the professor's topic. If the referee is your boss (supervisor), please explain your job responsibilities in detail.
(2) The impression of the recommender on the applicant's personality characteristics: such as learning spirit, work attitude, getting along with colleagues (classmates), organization and leadership, academic expertise, research ability, work experience, comments, etc.
(3) Referee's opinion on whether you can successfully complete your degree: for example, describe your performance in special assignments to show your adaptability. For another example, does the applicant have any other potential that has not been brought into play? If the applicant's grades are not satisfactory, please comment on your opinion of the applicant. It shows that although the applicant's formal achievements are not satisfactory, his deep potential has not yet been brought into play. If the applicant changes departments, it can also be emphasized that the applicant has a strong learning motivation. According to the observation of referees, I believe that the applicant's performance will definitely complete his studies smoothly.
(4) The impression of the recommender on the applicant's personality characteristics: such as learning spirit, work attitude, getting along with colleagues (classmates), organizational leadership, academic expertise, research ability, work experience, comments, etc.
(5) Reaffirm the recommender's confirmation of the applicant's support and ability, thus reaffirming the support and recommendation to the applicant.
The mode of recommendation letter for studying in the United States;
(a) The formats available for inspection are:
Dear Sir/Madam,
To relevant personnel:
(2) Paragraph 1: The quotation sentence can be quoted as follows:
I am glad to recommend (name) to you, my former student at (university name).
I am glad to have this opportunity to recommend (name) to you. He is currently applying for the postgraduate (or undergraduate) program of your school (project name).
"I know that (name) is applying for postgraduate (undergraduate) admission in your school and asked me to write this letter of recommendation for her/him."
"As a professor at xxxx University, I have known xxx for three years, and I am both his/her consultant and professor."
(3) Paragraph 2: This paragraph can provide the most substantive content. For example, if the referee is a professor, explain the courses the students are studying under his door.
(Name) took two courses of mine during the school year of 1984-85, specifically xxxxx "and xxxxx". "
"(Name) was registered in classes XXX and XXX from September 1984 to June1986."
Next, the professor writes about the applicant's performance in class, such as the completed research plan, laboratory research, research report, exam results, classroom attitude, participation in discussion classes, etc. , and give an example.
"In my class, (name) did well. She always listens carefully in class, takes an active part and hands in good written homework.
"In particular, the quality of his/her research papers on (the subject) is very high, which shows that she/he fully understands and has a strong background in his/her field."
If the referee is a work supervisor, the applicant's job responsibilities must be carefully stated first, and the applicant's job performance must be evaluated. If possible, try to give examples.
"When (name) took (position) in this company, she was one of my best employees. His/her job responsibilities include (describe them), and she/he has performed his/her duties with extraordinary skills and professionalism. "
"She/he not only did her job well, but also helped other employees and made many valuable contributions to the efficient operation of our company."
The last paragraph of the second paragraph: you can mention the applicant's comparative performance (such as ranking) in the class (or company):
"I think (name)' s academic ability is in the top of the class 10%. "
"Compared with other students I have taught, I can say that (name) ranks above 10%.
Next, the recommender can give advice on whether the applicant can successfully complete his studies. For example:
"According to his/her previous performance, I am sure that (name) will be a very successful student in your school."
"I believe that (name) has all the necessary qualities to become an excellent graduate student in his/her chosen field, and I am sure that she/he will add luster to your campus."
Paragraph 3: If you have anything to say, please write another paragraph. For example: English ability, communication ability, leadership, special academic or work background. For example, if the applicant wants to apply for the Department of Business Administration, the recommender can focus on describing their professional knowledge and leadership skills about the applicant's business, as well as the business activities that the applicant participates in, such as business-related organizations and societies. For another example, when an applicant applies for a nursing research institute, the recommender can focus on describing his attitude of caring for others, his skills in handling laboratories, or his dedication to patients.
(5) Finally, summarize in a few words;
"Therefore, I am very happy to highly and unreservedly recommend (name) to your graduate program. Thank you very much for your kindness/serious consideration of his/her application. "
"Therefore, I am very happy to fully support and recommend (name) to apply for admission to your school. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. "
Signature:
sincerely
You are sincere,
It belongs to you very sincerely,
Best wishes,