- SAMPLE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (ACADEMIC REFERENCE)
Prof. Joanna Smith University of Kansas Dept. of Sociology 124 Fraser Hall Lawrence KS 66045 USA International Center for Graduate Studies (ICGS) Universität Hamburg Office of Admissions Rentzelstr. 17 20146 Hamburg Germany
Address of person writing recommendation letter
Applicant’s Name
RECOMMENDATION LETTER FOR JOHN DOE Program: Intercultural Studies Program applicant is applying to TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I am writing this reference at the request of John Doe, who is applying for admissions to the Intercultural Studies Program at the International Center for Graduate Studies at the University of Hamburg, Germany. Information about: person writing recommendation letter (i.e., academic position); how long and in what capacity he/she has known the applicant; etc.
Specific information about the applicant and his/her qualifications: • Assessment of applicant including ranking (why applicant would be a good candidate for this Program) • Academic achievements/awards • Strengths/weaknesses • Etc.
Summary of assessment (overall academic judgement of applicant)
Sincerely,