It has been more than a year since I scribbled here... To be busy is the worst excuse- no one can be too busy to do what she/he loves.
One of the things that kept me busy these days was writing testimonials.
Let me note down some quick tips on writing Testimonials or recommendation letters for students applying for admission to university programs:
1) Begin by using the student's name and say how long she/he has been known to you and how.
2) Try to summarize the student's positive qualities such as those in academics, extra-curricular activities or sports.
3) Bring out personal qualities such as honesty, integrity, cooperation and inter-personal skills that you think the student has.
4) Say how you came to the conclusions made above (from personal experience).
5) Say in as clear a manner as possible whether the said student is eligible for admission to particular universities or if she/he needs to focus more or requires more guidance etc.
6) End the letter with a line saying you strongly recommend (if the student is very deserving) or recommend (if it is a reasonably good student) the student for admission.
7) Mention clearly your name and designation at the end after your signature.
Colleges and Universities prefer these on organisation letterheads.
I have had the pleasure of writing a variety of such letters nuancing words to suggest whether the student is deserving or not.
And there is no joy comparable to that when the ones you strongly recommended have secured admission in prestigious institutions.
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