The Graduate School of Michigan State University

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

To the Applicant: This form should be given to a professor (or a supervisor) under whom you have studied (or taught or worked) who is able to comment on your qualifications for graduate study. Type or print the first five lines yourself.

Your Name                                                         Social Sec. No.                                           Major Dept.                                   
                             (Last) (First) (Middle)

Your Address                                                                                                                                                                                 

Name of person who will complete this form                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (Title)                                              (Institution)

Should you be admitted to Michigan State University, you would have the right as a student to review your permanent record, including this recommendation form, on file with the University. Some persons prefer not to complete recommendation forms, however, unless they can be assured of the confidentiality of their comments. It is our opinion that comments provided on a confidential basis are likely to be of more help to us in judging important characteristics such as creativity, originality, independence and research capability. Therefore, Michigan State University is affording you the opportunity to waive your right of subsequent access to this reference statement. In any event, your application for admission and/or financial support will be given full consideration based on all the information accumulated in your application file, including this form, regardless of your decision on waiving your right of future review.

I do                            I do not                               waive my right of subsequent access to this recommendation form.

                                                              Date:                                        
Signature                                                                                             

PLEASE MAIL DIRECTLY TO DR. FRANK M. D’ITRI, INSTITUTE OF WATER RESEARCH, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, 115 MANLY MILES BLDG., EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48823-5243.

To the Sponsor: Please rate the applicant with others of the same age and academic level: It is important to the candidate that you give a percentage rating here as well as a verbal evaluation below.
I.

Lower
Third

Middle
Third

Upper
Third

Upper
10%

Upper
2%

No Basis
for Judgement
Competence in his/her Chosen Field

Motivation plus Diligence

Creativity or Research Potential

Native Intellectual Ability

Potential as Teacher

Emotional Maturity

Overall Recommendation as to Promise as a Professional in the field

II. Please attach an additional page or use the reverse side of this form to transmit to us your evaluation of the applicant’s suitability as a graduate student. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? Please provide as specific comments as possible.                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                        (Signature of sponsor)          (Date)

Michigan State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, handicap, or sex in any aspects of its operations.
To the Recommender: Please provide a written evaluation of the applicant’s suitability as a graduate student below or on an attached page.



Last updated 01/05/00

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