For applicants applying to UG Courses abroad, universities request two to three letters of recommendation from teachers and faculty members. It is always preferable to select a recommender who has taught you an important subject and has known you for a reasonable amount of time. A sample recommendation letter is provided below.

Letter of Recommendation

In the capacity of Headmistress of the Senior Wing at XYZ School, New Delhi, I have known the applicant, Mr ABC for the past 8 years, ever since he joined this school in Grade IV. I have also had the opportunity of teaching him the subject, ‘Organic Chemistry’, in Grade XI. Based on our association, I consider him to be one of the most diligent and perseverant students I have come across; he has performed to his utmost capability throughout his tenure at this institution.

Being very particular about his academic performance, it came as no surprise to me when he was one of the top performers in school, academically, especially in Science and Mathematics. In fact, he obtained 99% in my subject in his Grade X CBSE board examination, with a 97% aggregate score. Furthermore, ABC has always demonstrated a strong work ethic and discipline.

I have often noticed that ABC plays the initiator of fruitful and intriguing discussions in the classroom, from which, his peers also tend to gain immensely. Owing to his innovative mind, he, along with a 5-member team, set up a common platform, where students could post and answer academic and activity-related queries (on ______________ topics). This platform led to direct interaction among students as well as with their teachers, and paved the way for a healthier environment at school.

Other than excelling in academics, ABC displays immense interest in sports and is one of the well-known volleyball and football players at our school. As part of the school volleyball team, he represented us on various occasions at inter-school events like the PQ School Sports fest in January 2019, where our team stood first amongst 24 participating schools. He has even achieved many titles at the district level.

In conclusion, I would like to say that considering ABC’s penchant for achieving excellence in whatever he undertakes, I believe that he is one of the ideal candidates for pursuing an undergraduate degree at your esteemed university. Thus, I provide my wholehearted recommendation for his candidature. Please feel free to contact me in case of any further queries about him or regarding this recommendation.

Yours sincerely,

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