MAYA
CHEN
maya
.
chen
@
students
.
lphs
.
edu
· (312) 555-0148
Lincoln
Park
High
School
,
Class
of
2026 ·
Chicago
,
IL
November 12, 2025
Mr. Daniel Whitfield
English Department
Lincoln Park High School
2001 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
RE
Letter of Recommendation — Northwestern University, Early Decision
Dear Mr. Whitfield,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write my letter of recommendation for my
application to Northwestern University. I know how many letters you write every fall, and I
do not take the time and care you gave mine for granted. It means a great deal to know that
my application was supported by someone who has taught me for the past two years.
Your AP English class is where I discovered how much I love writing about ideas — how a
single well-placed sentence can change the way a reader thinks. I tried to bring something
of that craft to my application essay, and knowing that your letter spoke to my growth as a
writer made me genuinely proud. Reading and discussing the authors we studied with you
has been one of the most formative experiences of high school for me.
Whatever the outcome in December, I am grateful for your mentorship, your honest
feedback, and the confidence you have shown in me. I will keep you updated as decisions
arrive, and I hope I will continue to make you proud wherever I end up.
With sincere thanks,
Maya Chen
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