recommendation letter

[bosun]

When you are asked to write a letter of recommendation for your studnet who wants to apply for the school dorm (?) at college, can I say as follows.

1. I understand that XX is applying for residence at your school. I would like to recommend her for admission.

2. I sincerely recommend XX as the ideal candidate for your school dorm.

[tedtmc]

How about:

XXX was/ has been one of my students in the xxxx class in xxxx school from ___ to ___(year). I find him/her to be of good character, responsible and get along well with his peers. I strongly recommend xxx 's application for a place in the xxx college dormitory.

not at teacher

[David L.]

XXX was/ has been one of my students in the xxxx class in xxxx school from ___ to ___(year). I find him/her to be of good character, responsible and affable with his peers. I warmly commend him/her to you, in his/her application for a place in the xxx college dormitory.