December 1, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing this letter to offer my wholehearted recommendation for Mr. Peterson. Mr. Peterson has been my university application advisor since I was in middle school. His advice was invaluable. For example, I still remember our conversations about why the University of Chicago was a strong match for me. In those meetings, Mr. Peterson led me to think about the deeper fit between my intellectual interests and the university’s values. Mr. Peterson’s help made me more certain about my goal and direction. His support on my application essays was also exceptional. We had many in-depth discussions about my creative ideas on interpretations about rabbit culture and its analogy to the moon. His professional feedback always helped me express my voice more authentically and effectively. Besides, Mr. Peterson focused on my personal growth. He introduced me to the broader landscape of American education. Our conversations often extended into deeper topics such as leadership, communication, true learning, the life of the mind, and so on. For every time we met, Mr. Peterson always treated my questions seriously. During the journey of college application, he helped me become more mature and helped me better understand myself. I have known Mr. Peterson for 6 years. I am very certain that he is a dedicated advisor who helps students to grow intellectually and personally. I am deeply grateful for his support. Therefore, I recommend Mr. Peterson with sincere respect. Sincerely, Yutao (Hugo) Zhai Hometown: Jinan . Shandong Province . HS: School: WLSA in Shanghai. 2026 Graduate
Hugo
Hi Mr. Peterson, I wanted to take some time to sincerely thank you for all the support you’ve given me throughout my college application journey. It truly meant so much to me to have someone like you in my corner through hard times. Your encouragement and thoughtful advice helped me stay grounded and motivated, especially during some of the more stressful and uncertain moments. Thank you for taking the time to invest in me and for always being willing to help. There were times when the process felt overwhelming, but your perspective made a real difference. Thank you again for taking the time to meet with my counselor as well in support of my work and decisions. I’m incredibly grateful not only for the guidance but also for the confidence you helped me build in myself. It’s something I’ll carry with me well beyond this stage. I’m really excited to share that I’ll got accepted to UPenn. Reaching this point feels surreal, and I know I wouldn’t be here without the support and mentorship you provided along the way. I truly appreciate everything you’ve done as I take this next step. Flora C. Punaho School, U.S. March, 2026
Flora
January, 2024 Good afternoon Mr. Peterson, my application season has just finished with my last offer from CMU that I received last night! I have received 9 offers from UPenn, UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, CMU, UCLA, UMich, USC, and UCSD. I’m so happy to receive so many offers! especially the one from UPenn, my dream school!!! In fact, no university gave me rejections in my RD round. When we discussed about my essays months ago, you told me that I’m very likely be accepted by most of these universities, but at that time I have never expected to receive so many offers from so many great schools! It is so lucky to meet you during my application season. During our we-chat calls, you gave me encouragements when I’m lack of confidence, and offered me lots of great advices on both my essays and my activities. You not only gave me inspirations in my application essays, but also helped me edit all my 20+ essays to make them read naturally. Without all your help and support, I can’t be accepted by my dream school! Really hope that we can keep in touch and I can still receive your wonderful advices!! Have a good weekend! Mary Zhou Beijing #4 HS
Mary