Dear Sir/Madam; To Whom It May Concern: (二第一段：引文句子可以引用如： “It is a pleasure to recommend to you (name, a former student of mine at (name of university.” “I an very happy to have this opportunity to recommend (name, who is presently applying for admission to your graduate (or undergraduate program in (name of program.” “I understand that (name is applying for admissions to your graduate (undergraduate school, and has requested that I write this letter of recommendation for her/him.” “In my capacity as professor at xxxx University, I have known xxx for three years, as both his/her advisor and professor.” (三第二段：这段可以提供最实质的内容。譬如,如果推荐者是教授, 解释学生在他门1
下所修的课程。 “(name took two of my courses during the 1984-85 academic year, as follows; “xxxxx”and “xxxxx”.” “(Name was enrolled in three of classes from September 1984 to June 1986 “xxx”and “xxx”.” 接下来,教授写一些有关申请人在课堂上的表现,如完成的研究计划、实验室研究、研究报告、考试的成绩、课堂态度、讨论课的参与等,举出实例。 “In my class (es, (name did excellent work. She always listened attentively, participated activitely in class, and handed in very good written assignment. “In particular, his/her research paper on (topic was of exceptionally high quality, and showed that s/he fully understands and has a strong background in his/her field.” 如果推荐人是工作主管,首先一定要仔细陈述申请人的工作职责,并对申请者工作表现作一评估。如果可能的话尽量列举实例。 “When (name held the position of (job title in this company she was one s/he was one of my best employees. His/her job responsibilities included (describe them, and s/he carried out his/her duties with exceptional skill and professionalism.” 2
