Academic Recommendation Form

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College Advising Corps (CAC) at Brown University
Academic Recommendation Form
TO THE APPLICANT
Please complete this section and email this form to your Academic Recommender.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Preferred Telephone Number:
Permanent Email Address:
Permanent Mailing Address:
☐ I WAIVE my right to review this recommendation
☐ I DO NOT WAIVE my right to review this recommendation
TO THE RECOMMENDER
The person named above is applying to be a College Adviser in the College Advising Corps
(CAC) at Brown University (CAC) for the 2016-2017 academic year. The CAC is an AmeriCorps
program that seeks to increase the number of first-generation college bound, low-to-moderate
income, and underrepresented high school and community college students who enter and
persist in college and earn bachelor's degrees.
The CAC achieves this mission by placing recent college graduates to serve as full-time College
Advisers in under-served schools across Rhode Island. College Advisers provide college
application and financial aid guidance to students and their families while fostering a culture of
college attendance and higher education in Rhode Island's urban communities.
The applicant has indicated that you would be able to evaluate his or her qualifications and
provide us with a candid recommendation. Considerable value is placed on personal
references during the application review and selection process.
As you complete this form, please keep in mind that the most helpful recommendations are
those that are rich with examples, anecdotes, and specific details that will help the CAC gain a
deeper understanding of the applicant’s background and experience. When answering the
questions, please help us understand this applicant’s work in comparison to the applicant’s peer
group, or in comparison to others whom you have supervised in the same capacity.
Thank you for your time to write in support of this applicant. We may contact you for additional
information about the applicant. Your input is greatly appreciated.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE APLICANT
How long have you known the applicant?
In what capacity have you known the
applicant?
☐ College Profession
☐ Other Academic Instructor
☐ Academic Advisor
☐ Other
please describe _______________________
COMPETENCE
College Advisers must have the ability to develop and implement college access programming
for students and their families. They must also be able to work both independently and
collaboratively to support students in meeting college access milestones. In your judgment,
how competently could the candidate carry out these duties? Please share examples from your
work with the candidate when s/he as has demonstrated the competency to be successful in
this role.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
College Advisers must build collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders
(including students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, and community
based organizations) and with people of varied cultural, economic, education, racial/ethnic, and
religious backgrounds. How would you assess the applicant’s ability to work with others and
build relationships?
EMOTIONAL MATURITY
College Advisers must understand the complexities of urban schools and college access, and
be able to achieve results in the face of difficulties and barriers. They must be able to deal with
new and changing conditions, limited financial resources, and significant stress. With these
considerations in mind, how would you assess the applicant’s ability to adapt to adverse
situations and changing conditions?
OVERALL RECOMMENDATION
Please check one:
☐I recommend the applicant without reservation as an excellent candidate.
☐I recommend the applicant as a good candidate
☐I have some reservations, but I believe the applicant has a reasonable change of success
☐I have some substantial doubts about this applicant
☐I do not recommend this applicant
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Please use this space to highlight any additional strengths or concerns regarding this applicant’s
candidacy.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
☐ By checking this box and typing my name and the date below, I certify that this assessment
of the applicant is my own
Name:
Date:
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for completing this recommendation form. Please return the completed form in one
of the following ways (email preferred):
Via Email:
Via Post:
collegeadvisingcorps@brown.edu
College Advising Corps at Brown University
Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Brown University Box 1974
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
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