Sample Academic Reference for a Student Dear Ms.

Jones: I am writing this reference at the request of Katie Kingston who is applying for the Summer Communications Program at X ! "ni#ersity. I ha#e $nown Katie for two years in my capacity as a teacher at Smithtown Mi%%le School. Katie too$ &nglish an% Spanish from me an% earne% superior gra%es in those classes. 'ase% on Katie(s gra%es) atten%ance an% class participation) I(% rate Katie(s aca%emic performance in my class as superior. In conclusion) I woul% highly recommen% Katie Kingston for this aca%emic program. If her performance in my class is any in%ication of how she will succee%) Katie will *e a positi#e a%%ition to the program. If you shoul% nee% any a%%itional information you can feel free to contact me at +++,++++ or *y email at email-email.com anytime. Sincerely) Susan Samuels.eacher)Smithtown Mi%%le School