Dear Admissions Committee,

    It is my pleasure to recommend Mr. Xiao Xiao for your MSC program in International Business. As Vice-General Manager of Hong Kong ABC Holdings and Mr. Xiao’s immediate supervisor, I have known Xiao since 2000 when he joined our company, which focuses on real estate development, international trade, and global business affairs. After beginning as a market researcher in ABC’s market development department, Xiao was promoted to assistant to the Vice-General Manager. Working so closely with Pan, I have seen firsthand his conscientious and diligent work habits, as well as his focused ambition. Xiao has made significant contributions to numerous company projects and initiatives, making him one of our most valued employees.

    In June of 2001, I sent Xiao to CCC, a city in China’s CCC province, to take charge of one of ABC’s largest and most important projects, the "CCC Square Project." Because of a lack of experience in selecting a suitable location and poor marketing management, the company had to delay its sales launch. To ameliorate this major dilemma, Xiao employed meticulous organization and a creative approach, collecting all relevant information from local government agencies. He then assessed the project’s viability by considering its cultural and entertainment value, ability to host sporting events, and quality of general facilities. After much detailed analysis, Xiao developed a an action-oriented plan, as well as a precise, itemized report. His analysis helped corporate executives assess the profit potential of the project under revised circumstances and led to a successful sales launch.

    With his extensive professional experience, amiable character, and desire to succeed, Mr. Xiao Xiao is well poised to succeed in your challenging program. I give Xiao my highest recommendation and hope you will consider his candidacy strongly.

Sincerely,

NAME

Vice-General Manager,

Hong Kong ABC Holdings

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Dear Colleague:

    I am writing to express my full support for Xiao Xiao, who is applying to graduate school at [name of school]. Though I am currently a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, I was Xiao’s supervisor at the VVV University School of Architecture and Civil Engineering. In my [number] years in academia, Xiao stands out as one of the best students I’ve encountered.

    As the professor in charge of VVV’s student union, I spent several years supervising and working closely with Pan, who served as the union’s chairperson and monitor. Pan’s work included managing the routine affairs of his class of 76 students and planning many student activities. Consequently, through our close contact, I gained a thorough understanding of and respect for Pan’s character, his strong organizational skills, and his leadership ability. For example, in fall 1997, Xiao organized an evening party for incoming freshmen. I still vividly remember the party’s resounding success, as well as Pan’s unswerving attention to details.

    Dedication and passion are hallmarks of Pan’s character. Although the work he did as a student leader was time-consuming and tiring, he never complained. He simply embraced his responsibilities, and enjoyed the tasks at hand. Students acknowledged his devotion to his classmates repeatedly: For four years in a row, the student body elected him monitor and chairperson. Xiao felt great warmth not only for his classmates, but also for society at large.

Sincerely.

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