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Would this be considered a strong LOR? I just received this from one of my old professors. Thank you for your time.
January 28, 2017
Admissions Committee
This letter is in regards to ------------- and his goal to be admitted to medical school. I have chosen to address keys points I believe would be important factors in considering his application.
Mr. Martinez was a student in my Introduction to Psychology course offered by -------------- in the spring of 2014. My recommendation is therefore based on this time, his interaction with me and others in class, his academic performance and finally an important shift which is one of the strong reasons I choose to write this letter.
First, I would like to address the shift. Many times I have people in my classes taking courses when they are ‘trying out’ the college experience and not sure if they will proceed. Then there are those people who become true students; they want to learn, excel, set academic challenges and proceed with purpose. I believe this is the shift Mr. Martinez underwent and it reframed his perspective on education and goals for him. His academic performance is evidence of this shift.
Secondly, students that are both working and taking classes need discipline and perseverance to be successful. It can be an overwhelming task to fulfill both work requirements and college class work. Mr. Martinez’s attendance in the course was consistence, on time and regular, particularly for an early morning class. Many times he had worked a night shift and came directly to class from work. He excelled in taking tests, completing assignments on time and meeting all requirements to earn an A in the course.
The third point I am addressing is Mr. Martinez’s interaction and participation in the class. Many students have answers in discussion they would like to share, however not all students apply a critical eye to those answers and question theory or application. This area stands out for me and it is one of the reasons I remember Mr. Martinez so well. His ability to express those ideas motivated others in the class to question and participate in the discussions. I have a vivid memory of the excitement he generated with one student in particular after such an interaction.
Finally, I would ask the Admission Committee to seriously consider Mr. Martinez’s request for admittance. I believe he would exceed all requirements and be a successful contributor to the medical community.
Respectfully submitted,
----------------------,MA
Adj Faculty --------------/Psychology
January 28, 2017
Admissions Committee
This letter is in regards to ------------- and his goal to be admitted to medical school. I have chosen to address keys points I believe would be important factors in considering his application.
Mr. Martinez was a student in my Introduction to Psychology course offered by -------------- in the spring of 2014. My recommendation is therefore based on this time, his interaction with me and others in class, his academic performance and finally an important shift which is one of the strong reasons I choose to write this letter.
First, I would like to address the shift. Many times I have people in my classes taking courses when they are ‘trying out’ the college experience and not sure if they will proceed. Then there are those people who become true students; they want to learn, excel, set academic challenges and proceed with purpose. I believe this is the shift Mr. Martinez underwent and it reframed his perspective on education and goals for him. His academic performance is evidence of this shift.
Secondly, students that are both working and taking classes need discipline and perseverance to be successful. It can be an overwhelming task to fulfill both work requirements and college class work. Mr. Martinez’s attendance in the course was consistence, on time and regular, particularly for an early morning class. Many times he had worked a night shift and came directly to class from work. He excelled in taking tests, completing assignments on time and meeting all requirements to earn an A in the course.
The third point I am addressing is Mr. Martinez’s interaction and participation in the class. Many students have answers in discussion they would like to share, however not all students apply a critical eye to those answers and question theory or application. This area stands out for me and it is one of the reasons I remember Mr. Martinez so well. His ability to express those ideas motivated others in the class to question and participate in the discussions. I have a vivid memory of the excitement he generated with one student in particular after such an interaction.
Finally, I would ask the Admission Committee to seriously consider Mr. Martinez’s request for admittance. I believe he would exceed all requirements and be a successful contributor to the medical community.
Respectfully submitted,
----------------------,MA
Adj Faculty --------------/Psychology
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