在美国本科申请中，除了老师或辅导员提供的学术推荐信，有时学校还允许学生提交家长推荐信或实习导师推荐信（Letter of Recommendation from a Parent or Internship Supervisor）。
这类信件并非必需，但如果写得好，可以补充学生在课堂之外的独特一面，让招生官看到性格、责任感与成长细节。
🌟 一、推荐信的定位
与学术推荐信不同，家长或导师的推荐信重点在于：
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观察角度更生活化或职场化
家长能呈现孩子的个性与成长故事，导师能展现学生的工作态度与职业潜力。
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强调“过程”而非“成绩”
不需要重复简历或GPA，而是叙述学生的行为细节、心理变化与影响力。
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证明真实性与长期性
家长可体现“持续观察”，导师可提供“专业视角”，两者都能增加申请材料的可信度。
✍️ 二、写作结构建议
推荐信可以控制在600-800字左右（英文约300词），结构建议如下：
🧩 开头段：介绍身份与关系
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说明你是谁，与学生的关系及认识时间。
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简述为何有资格评价学生。
示例：
I am the internship supervisor of [Student’s Name] at [Company Name], where I have worked with her for six months. During this period, I had the opportunity to observe her initiative, communication skills, and ability to solve problems independently.
💬 主体段1：具体故事 + 品质展现
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通过一个典型场景或事件展示学生的特点。
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强调细节：任务背景、行动过程、结果与影响。
可展示品质示例：
领导力、责任心、创造力、同理心、团队协作、学习能力、诚信等。
💬 主体段2：性格与成长
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描述学生在过程中展现出的成长或自我反思。
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可以补充生活面或职业潜力。
示例：
I was impressed by her calmness when facing unexpected challenges and her willingness to seek feedback. She turned each mistake into a valuable learning experience, which is rare for students at her age.
🏁 结尾段：总结与强力推荐
示例：
I strongly recommend [Student’s Name] to your program. Her sense of responsibility and curiosity will allow her to thrive in an academic environment that values initiative and independent thinking.
📑 三、常见写作误区
❌ 过多赞美却缺乏实例 → ✅ 用具体故事支撑评价。
❌ 模板化语气 → ✅ 以自然、真诚的语调叙述。
❌ 重复学生简历 → ✅ 强调观察与印象。
🧭 四、英文推荐信模板（适用于家长或实习导师）
Letter of Recommendation for [Student’s Name]
To Whom It May Concern,
I am [Your Name], [Your Position or Relationship to the Student]. I have known [Student’s Name] for [duration] and have witnessed her growth in [context].
One memorable experience was when [describe a specific event or project]. Her [qualities shown] left a deep impression on me. Through this process, she demonstrated [skills/attitude] that set her apart from her peers.
Beyond her achievements, what I admire most is her [personality trait or mindset], which reflects a maturity and self-awareness uncommon among students her age.
I firmly believe [Student’s Name] will bring her diligence, creativity, and empathy to your academic community. I highly recommend her for admission to your university.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Title / Relationship]
[Contact Information]
🪄 小结
一封有力的家长或导师推荐信，不在于“夸”得多，而在于“讲得真”。
它应该像一面镜子，真实反映学生在日常和工作中的闪光点。
当招生官读到这样的信件时，会感受到一个立体、鲜活的申请者形象。
