Graduate School Reference Form
Clarkson University
Applicant: Complete the following
Applicant Name (PRINT) _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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recommendation.
Applicant Signature ________________________________________________________________________Date _________________________
Please check the Graduate school for which you are applying:
School of Arts & Sciences School of Business School of Engineering
Division of Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Programs
Please print the program you are applying to before submitting to your referee: __________________________________________________
Referee: Please check the box that best describes the applicant.
Quality
Superior
Above
Average
Average
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Average
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Opportunity
to Observe
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Motivation/Initiative for Proposed Program
Aptitude in Major Field
Potential as a Researcher
Potential as a Teacher
Analytical Ability
Creativity
Perseverance
Teamwork Skills
Dependability
Maturity
Accuracy and Preciseness of Work
Oral Expression/Presentation
Written Expression
I have known the applicant for ________ years. In what capacity? ______________________________________________________________
For further comments, please use the space below or submit an additional letter.
Referee Name _______________________________________________ Phone ________________ E-mail ____________________________
Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Referee Signature _________________________________________________ Position _____________________________________________
College/Employer/other ___________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________
Please mail directly to the appropriate school:
School of Arts & Sciences*
Graduate Studies
Clarkson University
P.O. Box 5802
Potsdam, NY 13699
School of Business
Graduate Programs
Clarkson University
P.O. Box 5770
Potsdam, NY 13699
School of Engineering
Graduate Studies
Clarkson University
P.O. Box 5625
Potsdam, NY 13699
*Includes Interdisciplinary programs
An Equal Oppor tunity/A ffirmative Action Educati on Instit ution
Division of Health Sciences
Clarkson University
P.O. Box 5880
Potsdam, NY 13699