Letter of Recommendation ( Samples)

Chào các bạn, mình dự định năm sau sẽ đi học cao học ở Anh. Mọi thủ tục của mình đã chuẩn bị gần xong, duy chỉ có 2 thư giới thiệu là đang khiến mình bận tâm nhất. Theo kinh nghiệm của những người đi trước thì thư giới thiệu sẽ do mình chuẩn bị từ trước rồi mang đến nhờ thầy cô ký cho. Tuy vậy mình vẫn rất lúng túng, mình chưa hình dung cụ thể hình hài nó như thế nào. Vậy bạn nào có những thư giới thiệu mẫu (của các anh chị đi trước) thì cho mình xin với để mình làm mẫu. Xin cảm ơn trước.

Bạn nên vào Google mà search, ở đấy không những có samples mà nó còn dạy cả cách viết nữa

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
Hanoi University of Technology
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Department of Electronic and Communications
Hanoi University of Technology
C9, So 1 Dai Co Viet Ha Noi
Work Tel: 84-4-8692242
Fax: 84-4-8692241
Home Tel: 84-4-903403900
Email: conghung@hn.vnn.vn
April 1, 2002
To Whom It May Concern:
It gives me immense pleasure in recommending Mr. Tran Huu AAA for the Master of Science Program in Communications Engineering at your University. Personally I have known AAA for two years while I have been a full professor in Hanoi University of Technology, Department of Electronic and Communications. I was also his professor in two theoretical courses, Mobile Information and Viba Information. Currently, I have been helping him with his undergraduate thesis , GPRS solution in Mobile Communication.
In this context, I wish to emphasize the consistently brilliant academic performance of Mr. Tran Huu AAA to you.
AAA can be ranked in the top 10% of my class of 90 brilliant students and is placed, on the overall, in the top 10%. AAA is intelligent and inquisitive, endlessly yearning to gain more in-depth knowledge. His strong determination and hard work show me that he will be very successful in all his endeavors. He has shown his motivation, intelligence, preserving nature and analytical aptitude for graduate study and research. He is extremely co-operative and possesses capabilities of positively contributing to group projects while working as part of a team. I am quite impressed by AAA''s ability to complete all work assigned to him on time, if not before it was due. His research was always thorough and comprehensive, and his fact checking always accurate.
In my view, AAA is the best student of mine. I strongly believe that he will make himself an outstanding graduate student. I recommend him, with the strongest term, for the Graduate Program at your University preferably with financial aid.
Sincerely,
Prof. PhD. Pham Cong Hung
(tham khảo của một trong những người đi trước)

Thanks các bạn. Thực ra tôi cũng có trong tay một số mẫu nhưng thật khó áp dụng cho trường hợp của tôi. Tôi định học Master of International Business mà các mẫu tôi có toàn nói rất xa so với trường hợp của tôi.
Tiện đây tôi muốn hỏi thêm một chút. Theo như những gì tôi được biết thì về nguyên tắc, letter of recommendation phải được cho vào phong bì dán kín và thầy giáo phải ký giáp lai vào phong bì. Nhưng thông thường mọi người thường không làm vậy. Nếu tôi không làm phong bì mà gửi kèm luôn vào application form có được không? Các trường thường có một form sẵn, vậy tôi có phải điền form này không, xin mọi người chỉ giúp nhé.
Ngoài ra, tôi thấy trong application form có đoạn gọi là personal statement, tôi chẳng biết viết như thế nào nữa , bạn nào có một đoạn mẫu nào thì cho tôi xin nhé. Thanks in advance.

Personal Statement thì nhiều vô kể anh ạ, anh cứ thử vào essayedge.com xem sao. Trong đó có nhiều lắm đấy.
Còn recommendation letter thì... như anh gì nói đó, vào google.com mà search, công nhận là cũng nhiều.
Em có mấy địa chỉ sau anh thử tham khảo xem sao nhé:
www.accepted.com
www.supercollege.com
www.bebeyond.com
Good luck!

Về cái LOR thi? http://ttvnol.com/Duhoc/364621.ttvn trong na?y có một số form đê? bạn tham kha?o đó.. Câ?n thận vi? có thê? nhiê?u ngươ?i viết giống nhau -> dêf fail ơ? admission office lắm <- Bạn tớ khuyên thế )
Co?n vê? SOP thi? đúng như lovelypig nói đó, mấy cái trang Web đó hay lắm..

WHAT IS A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE?

As the name signifies, the Statement of Purpose is your personal statement about who you are, what has influenced your career path so far, your professional interests and where you plan to go from here. It need not be a bald statement of facts; several successful SoPs address these questions through anecdotes, stories or by describing their hero. But whether your SoP is subtle or to the point, it must be well written to be successful. (What is a successful SoP?)
This is because the SoP is the only part of your application packet over which you have full control. Your academic and extra-curricular records are in the past. Most people only take one or two shots at the GMAT, GRE or TOEFL, and these scores could be adversely affected by con***ions on the test day. It is important to choose recommendation letter writers carefully, but while you hope they give you the best possible recommendation, this is not within your control.
The SoP is your chance to talk directly to the admissions committee. To make yourself stand out from among a multitude of similarly qualified candidates. To convince the committee that you have the spark, the thirst for knowledge that could add value to your class.
Most of us work hard for the standard tests – the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and others. We attend classes or peruse study aids. We give practice tests and do everything within our power to aim for the highest possible score. Because we know that these test scores, while not a perfect tool, are crucial to our chances of gaining admission and even a scholarship or assistantship.
The SoP or essay, on the other hand, is put off till the last possible moment. It scares us – we look at those oh-so-perfect essay examples in the admissions guidebooks and wonder how we can ever write so well. Or wonder what shining instance we can pick out of our normal, average lives to show that we are unique and remarkable. Or how to pick our way through the minefield of endless Do''s and Don''ts. Or, after overcoming all these obstacles, we falter at the seemingly endless revisions, wondering if this latest draft is good enough (If I read that essay once more, I''ll scream!). Finally we write something, because time’s a-pressing and we have to meet the application deadline. We do our best, juggling the writing process with the last-minute paraphernalia of applying – checking forms for errors and completeness, collating the application packets, making sure transcripts, recommendations, work samples and resumes go in their right envelopes, worrying about transit times. We feel thankful when the essay is over, do a quick scan for obvious mistakes, and send it on its way.
If you do it this way, you are practically throwing away your chances of admission (see the next section, What do Schools look for in a Statement of Purpose?). A good SoP will certainly improve your chances of getting admission to the school of your choice, and even compensate for weaker portions of your application such as less-than-perfect grades. A bad SoP, on the other hand, has the potential to drag down an otherwise strong application.
If you plan correctly, you can give yourself enough time *****bmit a well-written, thoughtful, polished essay that will boost your chances for admission. Equally important, this is a great opportunity to look inside yourself and be rewarded by a better understanding of who you are.
Writing a reasonably good Statement of Purpose is not an impossible task. It requires care, attention and patience. And enough time for you to be able to write several drafts, show them to people and polish the essay till you get a version you are happy with.
Done right, this will even turn out to be an enjoyable process. And you will be the richer for it. Read on.

Ten Do''s and Don''ts for Your Statement of Purpose
The Do''s
1.Unite your essay and give it direction with a theme or thesis. The thesis is the main point you want to communicate.
2.Before you begin writing, choose what you want to discuss and the order in which you want to discuss it.
3.Use concrete examples from your life experience *****pport your thesis and distinguish yourself from other applicants.
4.Write about what interests you, excites you. That''s what the admissions staff wants to read.
5.Start your essay with an attention-grabbing lead -- an anecdote, quote, question, or engaging description of a scene.
6.End your essay with a conclusion that refers back to the lead and restates your thesis.
7.Revise your essay at least three times.
8.In ad***ion to your e***ing, ask someone else to critique your statement of purpose for you.
9.Proofread your personal statement by reading it out loud or reading it into a tape recorder and playing back the tape.
10.Write clearly, succinctly.
The Don''ts
1.Don''t include information that doesn''t support your thesis.
2.Don''t start your essay with "I was born in...," or "My parents came from..."
3.Don''t write an autobiography, itinerary, or résumé in prose.
4.Don''t try to be a clown (but gentle humor is OK).
5.Don''t be afraid to start over if the essay just isn''t working or doesn''t answer the essay question.
6.Don''t try to impress your reader with your vocabulary.
7.Don''t rely exclusively on your computer to check your spelling.
8.Don''t provide a collection of generic statements and platitudes.
9.Don''t give mealy-mouthed, weak excuses for your GPA or test scores.
10.Don''t make things up.

Cái na?y la? SOP cu?a Computer Science
I remember the day as if it were yesterday. During my second year in college, I was attempting to transmit a group of characters comprising my name from one computer to another. I connected the computers using RS-232 cable, wrote the necessary programs and executed them. I typed my name on one terminal and rushed to the other to see the results. "Wow, this is magic!" I exclaimed as I read ''Tom'' on the screen. While I realized intuitively that a complex version of this elementary network could achieve much, at the time I had no real idea what. Now, four years later, I know that Networking makes possible a plethora of applications, from video-conferencing over the Internet to linking banks through private networks. It still seems like magic. Or rather, a grand adventure - one that I most certainly want to be part of.
My interest in applied science dates back to my school days. During high school, I was fascinated with electronic gadgets. Soon thereafter, designing and building basic circuits started as a hobby. Along the way, however, I realized that the problem-solving aspect of making electronic gadgets was what I enjoyed the most. Engineering was a natural career choice after this.
During my undergraduate studies at the Electronics & Communication department of M.K. College of Engineering, subjects like Microprocessors, C-Programming, Computer Networks interested me the most. I was awestruck by the potential of Intel 8086 microprocessor, more so by the manner in which its faster and more powerful cousins revolutionized the working of computers in a decade. I was now determined to focus on microprocessors during my Final Year project.
I elected to do the project at National Space Research Organization (NSRO) as it has an outstanding infrastructure setup and a stimulating, world-class research environment. This enabled me to work with some of the best minds dedicated to engineering research in my country. I gained a lot from this association - in particular, an idea of how rewarding and meaningful a career in research could be. The more tangible benefits have been a deeper insight into architecture and working of microprocessors and thorough C-programming skills. Sometimes I spent more than ten hours a day at NSRO, reading manuals and troubleshooting circuits and debugging code. I am glad to say the effort paid off in the end. Mr. Tendulkar, my project guide, deemed the results of my project to be most valuable. The interface card that I designed was later added to NSRO''s Spacecraft Interface Simulator (SIS) systems. This project was the highlight of my academic career. Most importantly, I left NSRO with the decision to study advanced computing.
During my first job at Neville Engineering and Locomotive Co. (NELCO), I developed a real-time monitoring system for the Molding Line in Foundry. Success on this project gave me the confidence to provide software solutions to real-life problems. Although I liked the job, software development at NELCO was a support function. I therefore switched to Mohinder Belgian Telecom Ltd. (MBT), a multinational company providing software solutions in wide-ranging fields, telecommunications being its forte. At MBT, I have been involved with Project ART, Belgian Telecom''s new front-end system providing intelligent access to its Customer Service System (CSS). Working on this project has helped me hone my programming skills on real-life problems. I developed an appreciation of ''the big picture'', and conversely how important details are. I also discovered leadership skills in myself, and frequently assisted colleagues who had little or no background in computers. As an outcome of this, the company asked me to take occasional seminars on Operating Systems and C-Programming for my colleagues. I have been appointed Team Leader within a year and today, I independently look after enhancements and maintenance of three modules out of the sixteen in Project ART.
During my work on project ART at MBT and through my interaction with colleagues, I have grown to admire the role of Computer Networks in empowering end-users. I am not directly involved with Computer Networks in my job, but through avid reading of periodicals and journals like ''Network World'', I have sustained my interest in the field. In fact, after reading about the immense potential of path-breaking protocols such as ''Multicast'' and applications like ''Voice Over IP'' and ''Virtual Private Networks'', I cannot help but feel excited about the potential for new research in this area.
While my present job has helped me develop a thorough insight into project handling, the industry environment that I am currently in cannot support my desire for research. I possess industry-hardened skills in Computers, but I must build on these to achieve my goal of undertaking cutting-edge research in advanced computing, with specific reference to Computer Networks. I therefore believe that I must return to the academic world for further growth.
I wish to earn an MS degree in Computer Science. I intend to follow this up with a Ph.D., and later, a career in research and teaching. I have spoken to my professors, seniors and colleagues about my choice of University, and have applied to Princeton University because it is reputable for its research facilities and computing resources. The department web site revealed a very strong faculty involved in extensive research in the area of Computer Networks. This has strengthened my resolve to study at Princeton University.
I bring along a strong grasp of fundamentals in Electronics and Computers, an aptitude for teaching and team work, a zest for challenges and an enthusiastic desire to learn all I can. I would like to take with me, in ad***ion to knowledge of Computer Networks, a network of strong and lasting relationships with my teachers and fellow-students. I hope that my background and qualifications are found suitable for an MS in Computer Science at Princeton University

Cám ơn mọi người!
Tuần vừa qua tôi cũng đã soạn thảo được 2 bức thư rùi, nói chung cũng tạm được. Tuy nhiên công việc khó nhất lại đang ở phía trước, đó là phải xin chữ ký của thầy giáo. Các bạn cho tôi hỏi một chút, sau khi thầy ký vào thư rồi thì tôi có phải bỏ vào phong bì (có yêu cầu thầy ký niêm phong lên phong bì) hay không, khi gửi thì gửi kèm với application form à?
Tôi định chuẩn bị một bức thư có nội dung "chung chung", nghĩa là không đề cập đến subject của khoá học cũng như tên trường tôi sẽ chọn bởi tôi muốn làm một thể chục cái rồi gửi vài bộ hồ sơ đến một số trường khác nhau, theo bạn tôi có nên làm thế không?
Nhân tiện các bạn cho mình hỏi, cái SoP sao lại dài thế, bố cục của nó gồm mấy phần, nội dung cụ thể ra sao cho minh biết với nhé! Thanks