FORM A – CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
For Graduate Admission
This form will be scanned; please print using uppercase block letters • Use black ink • Correct errors with white correction fluid
0506 GR AR
Instructions to the Applicant:
Complete the top portion of this form and give it to the person providing your recommendation together with one of the supplied recommendation envelopes. Address the
envelope to yourself so that you can include the sealed recommendation letter with your application package.
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1.Applicant’s name
Last (family) name
First (given) name
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2. Social Security number
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3. Program code
4.Term for which you are applying
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Year
I have submitted an application for graduate admission to Drexel University. I understand that this recommendation is confidential and will not be released either
to myself or a third party, and will be used only in the evaluation of my application.
Signature
Instructions to Respondent:
Please write a short narrative below. (Continue on other side if more space is required, or please feel free to use your own letterhead in place of this form.) This
letter will serve as an additional credential so that the Admissions Committee can judge the applicant qualitatively.We are particularly interested in skills you have
observed that would have a strong bearing on the applicant’s success in graduate school. In addition, please complete the chart below, indicating your impressions.
Narrative:
Based on your experience and knowledge of the applicant, please rate him or her in the categories below. If you do not have a rating for any category, please place
a check mark (a) or “r” in the box under “Unable to Assess.”
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Name and title
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Address of recommender
E-mail address
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Narrative:
Please know that your help is appreciated and that your recommendation will be given serious consideration by the Admissions Committee. Please place the completed and signed recommendation form into the preprinted return envelope, seal the envelope and sign across the flap, and return the sealed envelope to the
applicant.The applicant will submit the sealed recommendation with his or her application for admission. However, it is your option to mail the sealed envelope
directly to Drexel University, Office of Graduate Admissions, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.