[SCHOOL NAME]
[Street Address] · [City, State ZIP] · [Phone]
[Month DD, YYYY]
Office of Admissions
[College or University Name]
Re: Recommendation for [Student Full Name]
Dear Admissions Committee:
I am writing to recommend [Student Name] for admission to [College or University Name]. I have taught [Student Name] in [course name(s)] during [grade level or years], and I have known [him / her / them] for [length of time].
[Describe the student's main academic strength with a specific example: an assignment, project, or discussion, and what it showed.]
[Describe a second quality relevant to college: curiosity, persistence, leadership, or how the student works with others. Give an example.]
Among the [number] students I have taught in [number] years, I would place [Student Name] in the top [N] percent for [quality or skill].
I recommend [Student Name] [without reservation / highly]. Please contact me at [email@example.com] or [Phone] if you have questions.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Title or subject taught]
[School Name]