While applying to various universities abroad, you might have come across the term ‘letter of recommendation.’ But what exactly is it? As the name implies, a letter of recommendation is a letter that endorses a student, employee, colleague, or co-worker. It’s also referred to as a letter of reference or LOR for short. When given to a student, this letter aids the admission committee in gaining deeper insights into the applicant. Undoubtedly, it’s a powerful tool to highlight an applicant’s strengths and impactful attributes from the perspective of their supervisor, mentor, superior, guide, or faculty.