CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE
This letter of reference must be written by a teacher under whom the applicant has studied or by someone who has
supervised the applicant in work, athletics, or other relevant activity. This letter must be in English. If not in
English, then an accurate translation must be attached.
Name of Applicant ______________________________________Country ___________________________________
Name of Referee __________________________________________________________________________________
1. How long have you known the applicant?
2. In what capacity have you known the applicant?
Teacher or Professor q Employer or Job Supervisor q
School Counselor q Other (please specify) ____________
3. Please provide a candid evaluation of the applicant’s past performance and ability to pursue and successfully
complete a teaching assistantship in the United States. Your statement will be given considerable importance by
the American universities/colleges reviewing this application, and should, therefore, be as complete and detailed as
possible.