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Draft recommendation letters for students

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What This Prompt Does

Generates a personalized, well-structured recommendation letter tailored to the specified purpose (e.g., college admission, scholarship, internship, program application).
Integrates key details about the student’s character, academic abilities, accomplishments, growth, and suitability for the target opportunity.
Balances narrative examples with specific evidence and frames the student in a credible, enthusiastic, and context-aware way.
Adjusts tone and length per the specified requirement (concise short form, standard one-page, or extended detailed version).

Tips

Specify the audience and purpose clearly: “For admission to the Computer Science undergraduate program at X University” or “For a leadership scholarship focused on community service.”
Provide concrete examples: Names of projects, behaviors, achievements, challenges overcome, leadership moments—these make the letter vivid and believable.
Include metrics when appropriate: GPA, rank, improvement percentages, hours volunteered, scores, etc., to quantify impact without overloading.
Mention relevant soft skills: Perseverance, collaboration, initiative, communication, integrity—tie them to anecdotes.
Clarify your relationship to the student: Duration, capacity (e.g., “Math teacher for two years,” “Advisor on the robotics team”), so the reader understands your perspective.
State a clear endorsement: Early and in closing, indicate strength of recommendation (e.g., “I give my highest recommendation,” “I strongly endorse,” “I recommend without reservation”).
Tailor length: If “short” is requested, focus on a compact paragraph highlighting top traits; if “detailed,” include multiple paragraphs covering academics, character, fit, and closing.

Prompt

Write a [length] recommendation letter for a student for [purpose]. Include [relevant information].

How To Use The Prompt

Replace placeholders with: the desired length (e.g., “one-page,” “brief 3-paragraph,” “detailed two-page”), purpose (what the letter is for), student name and relevant background, your relationship to the student, specific examples/achievements, qualities to emphasize, and any required formatting or submission details. Optionally specify tone (formal, warm, enthusiastic) and whether to include contact information or a signature block.

Example Input

Length: One-page
Purpose: Undergraduate admission to a liberal arts college with emphasis on leadership and community engagement
Student name: Javier Morales
Relationship: English teacher and debate coach for two years
Relevant information to include:
- GPA: 3.9, improved writing skills from B to A over sophomore year
- Founded a peer tutoring club helping 50+ students in writing and public speaking
- Led community literacy nights, organizing volunteers and curriculum
- Demonstrates empathy, resilience (overcame family relocation), and ability to mentor younger students
Tone: Warm, enthusiastic, and credible

Example Output

[Letterhead if applicable]

To the Admissions Committee,

I am pleased to write in strong support of Javier Morales’s application to your undergraduate program. I have had the privilege of teaching Javier in English and coaching him on the debate team over the past two years, and during that time he has consistently distinguished himself as a thoughtful leader, skilled communicator, and student deeply committed to supporting others.

Academically, Javier has been a standout. His GPA of 3.9 reflects not only aptitude but sustained effort—particularly notable is his growth in writing, improving from a B-level writer to producing nuanced, analytically rich essays that demonstrate both clarity of thought and creative voice. He approaches complex topics with curiosity and insists on understanding multiple perspectives before drawing conclusions, a disposition that has made his contributions to class discussions and peer workshops invaluable.

Beyond the classroom, Javier’s leadership is both natural and service-oriented. He founded and now leads a peer tutoring club that has served over fifty students, focusing on writing and public speaking skills. He took the initiative to organize and run community literacy nights, recruiting and training volunteers, developing age-appropriate content, and ensuring accessibility for families navigating transitions. His ability to mentor younger peers with patience and encouragement speaks to both his communication skills and his emotional intelligence.

Perhaps most impressive is Javier’s resilience. Despite a significant family relocation during his sophomore year, he remained anchored in his commitments, helping new students acclimate while continuing to elevate his own academic and extracurricular contributions. He balances empathy with high standards and models the kind of integrity and persistence that enriches any campus community.

I give Javier my highest recommendation for admission. He is the kind of student who not only thrives individually but elevates those around him through leadership and service. Please feel free to contact me if you would like further insight into his qualifications.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
English Teacher & Debate Coach
[School Name]
[Email / Phone]

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