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Sample Request for Letter of Recommendation

Below is a sample request for a letter of recommendation from a prospective medical student who is

applying to the Stanford School of Medicine. Keep in mind that initial requests should be made verbally, and

followed up with a written e-mail or letter outlining the components presented in the Letter of

Recommendation General Guidelines.

Sample Request

Dear Mrs. Abenathy:

Thank you for your willingness to write a letter of recommendation in support of my college application. This

letter will give you a better idea of the classes and activities that I have been involved with throughout my

high school years (also see my attached résumé).

The other people who I am asking to write a letter of recommendation are Mrs. Hernandez (Spanish), Mr.

Martin (English), and Mrs. Erickson (Principal).

I am asking each person to focus on different aspects of my background, character, academics, and

activities so the college will get a broad sense of my life and skills.

Could you please comment on some of the following points in your letter?

My grade in your Chemistry class (I received a B+).

My participation in your class and contributions.

My involvement in helping other students with chemistry homework, especially students who had a

difficult time with the subject. As you may remember, I tutored Roxanna Barrios three times a week for

one semester and her grade improved from a C- to a B.

My science fair project titled: "What Do We Breathe? A Chemical Analysis of the Air Quality of Central

California." I received honorable mention for my project. I also presented the results to a group of air

quality employees who work for the City of Delano . One of the employees said that he would use my

data at their next city council meeting when they discuss the increasing air pollution.

My academic performance in other science and math classes. I earned either A’s or B’s in Biology,

Algebra I and II, and Geometry. Although I had to repeat Algebra I after doing poorly, I am proud that I

raised my grade from a D+ to a B-.

My goal of attending a college that has a strong science department. I plan to continue to take science

courses and major in a basic science to prepare for a career as a nurse practitioner. I am very excited to

be the first in my family to attend college. My parents were farm workers in Bakersfield where I was

born. Although most of my older brothers and sisters graduated from high school, none have attended

Sample Request For Letter Of Recommendation