Drake University School of Education   Graduate Programs   Recommendation Form

 

1. Name of Applicant______________________________________________________

2. Intended degree, endorsement, certificate, or licensure:____________________________

3. Indicate area of specialization or emphasis, if applicable:__________________________

TO THE APPLICANT:

FERPA, as amended, commonly known as the Buckley Amendment, allows applicants to inspect and review all materials in their files, except for letters of recommendation written prior to 1 January, 1975.

Upon its completion and submission, the University faculty will utilize this document to evaluate your qualifications to be admitted into the graduate program you have designated.  It may also be used to assist in the selection of graduate assistants.  Before submitting this form to the person who will be writing your recommendation, please check one of the following statements relative to the confidentiality of your files.

___  I DO wish to waive my right to see this document

___  I DO NOT wish to waive my right to see this document

 

 

 

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Signature of Applicant                                                                                           Date

TO THE PERSON MAKING THIS RECOMMENDATION:

The above named applicant for admission to the School of Education has given your name as a reference.  The School of Education would appreciate your cooperation in providing the following information regarding the applicant's qualifications.. Upon completion send this page and the attached form directly to the student in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal so that the applicant can return it with the completed application OR send it directly to:

Office of Graduate Admission

Drake University

2507 University Ave

Des Moines, Iowa 50311

1. I have known the applicant for:  ______ Semesters     or         _____ Years

During this time, the applicant was a/an:

___ Employee                                           ___ Graduate student

___ Undergraduate student                       ___ Advisee of mine

___ Assistant of mine                                ___ Graduate Assistant                      

___ Department Assistant                         ___ Other_______________________

2. Check each line at the appropriate point on the scale to show the applicant's rating on the characteristic concerned.  Use your own student body and recent graduates as a reference group.  If the applicant is an employee use other employees with similar backgrounds as a reference group.

Name of Applicant being rated: ________________________________________

CHARACTERISTICS	High	Average	Low	Cannot Judge
General Intelligence	.	.	.	.
Knowledge of Field	.	.	.	.
Maturity	.	.	.	.
Work Ethic	.	.	.	.
Research Potential	.	.	.	.
Teaching Potential	.	.	.	.

3. I would rate this applicant's potential for graduate work as (check one):

___ Below Average                                               ___ Outstanding (top 10%)

___ Average                                                          ___ Excellent (top 5%)

___ Very Good (top 20%)                                    ___ Superior (top 1%)

4. Any additional comments regarding the applicant's qualifications. 

Potential topics you might discuss:  Performance in independent study or in research groups, intellectual independence, research interests, capacity for analytical writing, ability to work with others, ability to organize and express ideas clearly, and drive and motivation.

Name (Please print):_______________________________  Title_________________________

Organization: __________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

 

City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________

Signature:________________________________________________ Date:________________