Letter of Recommendation (Samples)

Sample 1
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for XXX.
XXX is a very outstanding student here at the XXXand he has gained recognition from all the professors that
have had him as a student. XXX took the Physics II course (Heat, Fluids, and Waves) with me and he was my
best student, with the highest possible final grade. I also know that XXX has an excellent overall grade, which is
quite outstanding at this institution.
I would consider XXX to have all the skills and abilities to pursue and successfully complete a graduate study
program in an international context. I also consider XXX to be able to adapt to the KAUST environment and I
honestly think that he has potential for an outstanding academic future, including professional activities and
research.
I know that XXX has developed strong collaborative skills, usually being the leader within his teamwork. He is a
very responsible person, committed to education and in addition, he is a very respectful, polite, and charming
person.
I am sure that XXX will do his best in pursuing his interests in Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence,
Robotics and Telecommunications and that soon he will become one of your best students.
Best regards,

Sample 2
I have known XXX since August 2006. The first time I had contact with him was when he approached me with a
request to become his tutor for some engineering projects. XXX is very consistent in doing his homework and
projects and takes academic responsibilities very seriously. XXX always completes projects in the best possible
fashion, often doing more than what the project description required. He proved to be a student capable of doing
complex work.
As a person, he is clever, mature, stable, dependable and very competent under pressure and stressful
situations. He is a hard working student and I believe that he has the right character, motivation, creativity and
intelligence to succeed in professional activities or research. I am sure that Marlon is suitable to study at an
institution abroad.
For the reasons mentioned above, I strongly recommend him for the studies that he is pursuing at your institution
and I am sure that he is going to be one of your outstanding students

Sample 3
I have known XXX as his teacher and research mentor. He is a person that fights for his dreams, never gives up,
tries to go further than where he has to (here, I would say, goes above and beyond), has a great attitude for life
and work, shares his passion with other students, and always tries to give his best. When I worked with him as
his teacher, XXX showed superior academic skills through his attitude for learning, his participation, and his
entrepreneurial spirit. In addition, as his research mentor, I can say XXXs work was outstanding. He worked in
Fingerprinting Recognition using Image Recognition algorithms and Neuronal Networks.
This research was done while attending a special topic for Computer Systems Engineers, which I am in charge
of. Through all the semesters I have taught this topic, I have never encountered any other student that has the
interest and passion for Artificial Intelligence and research that XXX has. XXX is one of my best students, whose

interests and skills leave me no doubt about how he will perform in the future. Therefore, I recommend XXX
without reservation, and tell you honestly he will prove valuable to your institution. If you need any additional
details or information, feel free to contact me by phone xxx or by email at xxx.