第一篇：

　　To whom it may concern,

　　I deem it a great pleasure to write this letter of reference on behalf of Miss xxx to support her application to study in your university.

　　I am the dean of Finance School in Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and Miss xxx is one of my students majoring in International Finance. I have known her very well in terms of personality and academic performance. The intelligent nature and sense of logical analysis make her powerful in mastering complicated theories. In her active participation in the campus activities, she has demonstrated her intellectual independence as well as impressive ability. Additionally, she expresses her ideas clearly and has good analytical skills, which give me deep impression. For example, Zhao once participated in the debate competition and worked as the fourth debater. She took charge of free debate and summary remarks that were very important in the competition. To my surprise, Miss xxx finished the task very excellently thanks to her agile mind and quick analysis ability. Miss xxx clearly analyzed the opposite side’s weaknesses, simultaneously; she also conquered many committee members. Because of their good performance and cooperation, they finally obtained outstanding result. Miss xxx was awarded the honor of “The Best Debater”.

　　Apart from her intelligence, Miss xxx was an independent and energetic girl who took part in many large-scale activities enthusiastically. I found that xxx took part in most of the activities and did a nice job. In 2005 she took part in the badminton competition and got the champion of women's doubles. Besides, Miss xxx had good teamwork spirit and cooperated with the schoolmates tacitly.

　　Based on my appreciation of such an ambitious student who receives the challenge bravely, I strongly support She’s decision of higher academic pursuit without reservation. And I sincerely hope my recommendation will receive your favorable consideration.

　　Yours Honestly,

　　xxx