{Your address}

{City, State, Zip}

{Date}
{Recipient}
{Recipient's address}
{City, State, Zip}
Dear Admissions Committee:
is an exceptional candidate for admission to
University.
One need only speak with him once to recognize his genuine drive and desire to excel in
college and beyond. As his guidance counselor, I have been able to observe
throughout high school. He has consistently impressed me as a dedicated student,
responsible young man and genuine friend to his peers.
His classmates recently voted
"Most Likely to Succeed," a title which
he met with embarrassment. He did, however, embrace the other honor he was awarded:
"Funniest Senior." Meanwhile,
has been on the honor roll each semester,
and is on track to graduate as class co-salutatorian.
has many interests beyond class. He is active in several clubs, including
Students Against Drunk Driving. He also helps maintain the school's Web site and is a
member of the varsity cross country team. He is not involved in name only;
is truly committed to each of these organizations. This year, he took the
reins as a student organizer of the school's Every 15 Minutes event.
It has been my pleasure to advise
and I truly hope he is accepted to your
university, which is his first-choice school. He has a bright future.
Sincerely,
{Name}