Pacific Northwest University
Department of Computer Science
1800 University Drive
(503) 555-0400 · [email protected]
April 9, 2026
Student Name
Alexandra Chen
Program
Student ID
STU-2024-8472
Enrollment Period
September 2022 – June 2026
Expected Graduation
June 15, 2026
Applying For
Ph.D. program in Computer Science
Academic Reference for Alexandra Chen
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to strongly recommend Alexandra Chen for admission to your Ph.D. program in Computer Science.
Academics
GPA
3.92
Class Rank
Top 5%
Courses Taken
CS 301 (Data Structures), CS 405 (Machine Learning), CS 490 (Senior Capstone)
Alexandra has maintained a 3.92 GPA while completing our most rigorous course sequence. In my Machine Learning course, she earned the highest score on the final project.
Beyond academics, Alexandra demonstrates intellectual curiosity, leadership, and a genuine commitment to advancing the field.
I give Alexandra my strongest recommendation. She is among the top 3 students I have taught in my 15-year career.
Respectfully,
Dr. Maria Santos, Ph.D., MIT
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Pacific Northwest University
[email protected]
Pacific Northwest University pnwu.edu