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Recommendation Form
Please type or print legibly in black ink
TO THE APPLICANT
Complete the section below and provide your recommendation writer with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Applicant’s name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
GW school to which candidate is applying: __________________________________________________________________________________
Degree sought: ■■ master’s ■■ doctoral ■■ other:___________________ Field of study: _________________________________________
Applying for: ■■ fall ■■ spring ■■ summer Year:_____________ Applicant’s date of birth_____________________________________
T FOR TRACKING PURPOSES ONLY
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), students have access to
their education record, including letters of
recommendation. However, students may waive their right to see letters of recommendation, in which case the letters will be held in confidence.
Please note that rights under FERPA extend only to enrolled students, not to applicants who do not enroll.
I (check one) ■■ DO ■■ DO NOT waive access to this recommendation
Applicant’s signature: __________________________________________________________________________ Date:_____________________
Applicant’s address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
STREET
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY
TO THE RECOMMENDATION WRITER
This form should be returned in the envelope provided by the applicant; please seal it and sign across the seal. The applicant will forward
the recommendation unopened to The George Washington University with his/her other application materials. We are aware of the time
and care necessary to prepare this evaluation and gratefully acknowledge your assistance.
Name of individual completing this form: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Please compare the applicant with others you have known during your professional career. For each of the categories below, check the
appropriate box.
INADEQUATE
OPPORTUNITY
EXCELLENT ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE BELOW AVERAGE TO OBSERVE
Analytical ability
Quantitative ability
Research ability
Command of field of study
Written English
Oral English
Interpersonal skills
Maturity
Self-confidence
Motivation
Initiative
Potential as a teacher (if applicable)
Leadership potential
For School of Business applicants only:
Results-orientation
Assertiveness
Professional knowledge
Overall impression of candidate: ■■ Outstanding ■■ Strong ■■ Average ■■ Fair ■■ Poor
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
By attaching a separate letter or page, please address the following subjects:
1. How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances?
2. What do you consider the applicant’s most outstanding talents or characteristics?
3. What are the applicant’s chief liabilities or weaknesses?
4. The admissions committee would appreciate any additional statement you may wish to make concerning the applicant’s aptitude for
advanced study or his/her potential for becoming a successful manager and leader, if appropriate.
Signature:__________________________________________________________________________ Date:________________________________
Position/title: ________________________________________________ Organization/institution: _____________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime telephone:___________________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION FORM
