How to Write Reference Letters
ANYWHERE COLLEGE
(Sample 2)
RECOMMENDATION FORM
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 opens many student records for the student’s inspection. The law also permits the student to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to inspect letters of recommendation. The applicant’s signature below constitutes a waiver; no signature means that the student has the right to read his/her reference.
Student’s Signature ______________________________________
Date _________________________________________________
Student’s I.D. #_________________________________________
Date of Graduation ______________________________________
RATING AND STATEMENT CONCERNING:
Student’s Name _________________________________________
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Last
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First
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Middle
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E
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G
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A
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F
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P
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N
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| * Scholarship | ||||||
| * Ability to Organize | ||||||
| * Language Usage | ||||||
| * Skill in Instruction | ||||||
| * Insight Into Educational Problems |
NOTE:E=Excellent; G=Good; A=Average; F=Fair; P=Poor; N=No basis for evaluation. Ratings should reflect such factors as the candidate’s achievements and intelligence.
* These categories are examples only. Categories would change depending upon the position for which the reference is requested. This particular example would be appropriate for a reference regarding teaching ability.
COMMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL MAKING RECOMMENDATION
(Information should be factual, based upon personal knowledge/observation. If additional space is required, please use a separate sheet or the back of this sheet.)
Signature _____________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________
Department ___________________________________________
Date ______________________ Phone ( __) ________________
Institution _____________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
Please Return to: Anywhere College Career Center
(Updated November 2008)
