Graduate Recommendation Form – SUNY Polytechnic Institute Forms

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Please complete this form to the best of your ability.

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Applicant Name *

Applicant Email

Intended Major

Reference Name *

Reference Email *

Position/Title *

Employer *

How long have you known the applicant?

In what capacity do you know the applicant?

How well do you know the applicant

Please rate the applicant compared to his/her peers on the following on a scale of 1 to 5

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Ability to grasp new concepts *

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Intellectual creativity *

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Retention of information *

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Ability to analyse problems, formulate solutions *

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Written communication skills *

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Oral communication skills *

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Ability to work under pressure *

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Ability to work effectively with others *

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What are the applicant's primary areas of strength? *

What are the applicant's primary areas of weakness? *

What is your overall evaluation of the applicant's ability for success in graduate school? *

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