
Recommendation letter comes from teacher’s/ professor’s who have taught you at school/ college. This ia a valuable letter. This letter reflects the student’s academic potential and ability to successfully complete the degree at the respective School, college or university.
The recommendation letters are Confidential. You should ensure that
» The recommendation letter is typed on the institution/ teacher’s letterhead.
» Each copy of the letter has the recommender’s signature in ORIGINAL.
» The letter is enclosed in an envelope that is sealed (i.e. glued shut).
» The recommender has signed across the flap of the sealed envelope.
Some important tips:
» The first and the foremost thing is to select the right person who can give recommendation for you.
» Make the recommendation sound different.
» Do not use too many superlatives.
» Make the recommendations believable.
» Make sure you match up the assessments in the recommendation with the hard figures that your transcripts reveal.
» Try and talk about aspects of your personality that haven’t been covered elsewhere.
» Give the recommendation a structure and flow.
