SMU MBA REFEREE FORM
Name of Applicant _____________________________________________
To: Referee
Thank you for agreeing to write on behalf of this candidate who is applying for admissions to the MBA
Programme at Singapore Management University. The Admissions Committee highly values your assessment
of the applicant’s previous work history and leadership potential. The most helpful evaluations include
specific examples of past performance, and detailed descriptions of the applicant’s abilities and personal
qualities. Evaluations that present a balanced view of the applicant will assist the Committee in
distinguishing the very best candidates from a pool of highly qualified applicants.
Please complete the information requested on both pages of this form. Your comments will be held
completely confidential. You may email the form to us at mba@smu.edu.sg or mail it to the following
address:
Graduate Programmes Office – MBA
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
50 Stamford Road #04-01
Singapore 178899
Alternatively, you may seal the envelope and write your signature across the seal on the envelope flap. The
applicant will submit the sealed, signed envelope to us as part of completed application package.
Evaluations are an integral part of the selection process, and we sincerely thank you for your efforts on
behalf of this applicant.
Sincerely,
The SMU MBA Office
EVALUATION OF APPLICANT
1.
Please appraise the candidate in terms of the qualities listed below, using the applicant’s peer
group as your reference group. Please note that we expect very few candidates to be
outstanding in all categories.
Average/
Below
Good
Excellent
Outstanding
Intellectual Ability
Analytical Skills
Oral Communication Skills (English)
Written Communication Skills (English)
Creative Qualities
Self-Discipline
Initiative
Self-Confidence
Maturity
Teamwork
Managerial Ability
Leadership Potential
Personal lntegrity / Ethics
2.
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
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3.
Please give your overall impression of the applicant. What is his or her greatest strength and
weakness? Please also comment on the applicant’s leadership potential.
4.
Do you recommend that this applicant be admitted to the SMU MBA programme?
Strongly Recommend

Recommend

Recommend with some reservations

Do not recommend
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Referee’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Designation _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organisation ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State / Country _______________________________ Zip code__________________
Email ____________________________________________ Business Tel No ____________________________________________
Referee’s Signature ______________________________________________ Date __________________________
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