Elmira College
One Park Place • Elmira, New York 14901-9968 • Fax: 607-735-1150
Professional recommendation - This section must be completed by the candidate prior to the recommendation being
written. Letters of Recommendation are used only for the purpose of admission to Elmira College.
Name of Applicant: _________________________________________ Intended Program of Study: __________________________________
Name of Reference: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant requires receipt of the letter of recommendation by the following date: ________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant ____________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________
___I waive the right to review this letter of recommendation. ___I do not waive the right to review this letter of recommendation.
Applicant RECOMMENDATION FORM
Name of Recommender: _______________________________________________________________________________________
The applicant listed below is applying for graduate admission to Elmira College. We would greatly appreciate your candid estimation
of this applicant’s academic performance, intellectual promise, and personal qualities that may assist the Admissions Committee in
making a decision.
* Response requested within ten days.
1. What has been your relationship to the applicant? _______________________________________________________________
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2. How long have you known the applicant? ______________________________________________________________________
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3. What are the first words which come to your mind to describe the applicant? _________________________________________
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4. RATINGS: Please rate the applicant in the following categories:
Commitment to field of study
Motivation
Initiative
Written expression of ideas
Oral Communication
Professional Attitude
Potential Leadership
Decision-Making Skills
Unable to judge
Poor
Average
Good
Excellent
Please use this space to share additional comments regarding the applicant.
Name: _______________________________________________________________
(Please print)
Signature: ________________________________________________________________
Position-Title: __________________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________________