Universidad Surcolombiana
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School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Oklahoma
Recommendation
Letter
of
TO APPLICANT: Please complete information below and give this form to a person who is familiar with your
educational background and abilities and who is willing to submit it on your behalf.
______Muñoz Velasco________________Mauricio Andrés__________________Ph.D.__
Applicant’s Last/Family Name
First Name
Middle Name
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Degree Sought
The applicant is asked to sign the statement below before giving this form to recommender:
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I have the right to inspect my file, including forms and letters of
recommendation. The Act also provides for a waiver of that right, whereby this recommendation may be held as confidential.
Accordingly, I do ______ do not ______ waive my right to review the following evaluation.
____________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
11/02/2004
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Date
TO RECOMMENDER (Answer in brief form here or attach an official letter):
 How long, how well, and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
I have known the applicant for six years in my capacity as Professor an Director of the Electrical Department. I have also taught him
four theory courses, "Introduction to Electrical Engineering", "Programming", "Digital Communications" and "Research
Methodology"
 What are the applicant’s abilities, motivation, and potential for successful graduate study at the degree level
indicated above?
He is intelligent, inquisitive, and yearns to gain an in depth knowledge. With his determination and hard work I have not doubt that
he will be a successful student in your university. During his thesis project he has shown the motivation, intelligence, preserving
nature and analytical aptitude for graduate study and research.
 Please discuss the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses. (Does he/she work well with his/her peers, turn in
assignments on time, follow instructions, work well independently, etc.?) If you need more space, please use the
back of this form.
I find that he is able to grasp concepts rapidly and elucidate them with ease, he is able to correlate huge quantities of data and discern
the underlying information, he is extremely co-operative and posses the capacity to contribute positively while working as part of a
team. I wish to place on record the consistently brilliant academic performance of Mr. Mauricio Muñoz, during his six years of
study. As his performance record, he was in the top 1 in a class of 45 students in my subjects, and is placed on the overall in the top
2 in the program of electrical engineering during his graduate studies. In my view, Mr. Mauricio Muñoz compares exceptionally
with the best among my students. I am sure he will make an outstanding graduate student. I recommend him in the strongest terms
for admission to the Graduate Program at your University preferably with financial aid. Feel free to be in touch with me.
How would you rank the applicant with those students you know who have pursued graduate study in
Electrical/Computer Engineering?
Top 5% ____
Top 10% ____
Top 25% ____
Upper 50% ____
Lower 50% ____
Do you recommend the applicant to the degree indicated above?
Very strongly ____ Strongly ____ With reservation ____ Not at all ____
If there is reservation, kindly explain: _________________________________________________________________
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Universidad Surcolombiana
Nit 891.180.084-2
Please print or type:
Recommender’s Name:
Address
YAMIL CERQUERA
Position/Title: Dean of Electronic Engineering
Avenida Pastrana Borrero – Carrera Primera – Programa de Ingenieria Electronica
E-mail ___yacerque@usco.edu.co _________________________________ Phone No.
Signature _____________________________________________________ Date
571 – 749160
11/02/2004
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO APPLICANT. RETURN IT IN AN
OFFICIAL ENVELOPE OR WITH THE OFFICIAL STAMP OF THE INSTITUTION/COMPANY
DIRECTLY TO:
Graduate Programs, University of Oklahoma, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
202 West Boyd, Room 219, Norman, OK 73019-1023
Avenida Pastrana Borrero – Carrera 1a. – AA 385 y 974 – PBX 8758890-8759124-8752374-8752636
http://www.usco.edu.co
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