recommendation; referral; endorsement
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
(university) admission category for recommended candidates
admission based on recommendation; enrolment by recommendation (enrollment)
recommender; nominator; referee
self-recommendation; self-nomination; putting oneself forward
entrance examination for selected candidates (who have been recommended to the university)
recommendation (by others)
recommendation; nomination
designated school recommendation; recommendation for admission from a school designated by the university
recommended books; recommended reading
recommendation to the throne