Personal Letter of Recommendation


Dear ___,

My niece is an applicant to the business program at your college. I am writing this letter to give you some really good reasons to admit her. I am well aware that a recommendation letter from relatives might be viewed as lacking credibility. However, I am convinced that once you read this letter, you will see why I am uniquely qualified to recommend for admission.

As a kid, my niece had a liver condition that prevented her from going to day school. Most of her early schooling was home schooling. With alternative therapy over the years, she was able to go to college with others of her age. This is where she was faced with intense competitive pressure for the first time. But, her baccalaureate degree in the honors program will tell you that she came through with flying colors.

Despite financial issues and health hurdles, she found the time to teach underprivileged children in her neighborhood as part of the Big Sister program. Additionally, at college, she was Band Leader in the Community Outreach program.

I am sure that you can see the spirit that drives everything that she does. When you admit her, you will see that she is a winner. No one else could have told you this story and given you this perspective. So, I decided to take this opportunity and write this letter of recommendation. I hope I have convinced you why I wholeheartedly support and strongly recommend her admission.

Sincerely,