To the Applicant: This form should be given to a professor (or a supervisor) who is able to comment on your qualifications for graduate study. You are responsible for filling out the top portion of this form.
 
 

Applicant's Name: ____________________________ Social Security # ______________ Applicant's Address: ____________________________   ____________________________ Major Area of Specialization: [___]Cognition [___]Developmental [___]Social/Personality [___]Psychobiology Program: [___]Masters [___]Doctoral     Sponsor's Name: ____________________________ Should you be admitted to Florida Atlantic 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. Therefore, Florida Atlantic 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. ___________________________________________________________ Applicant's Signature & Date

For the convenience of the referee, the applicant should include a stamped envelope addressed to:
 
 

Graduate Training Program Department of Psychology Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road Boca Raton FL 33431-0991

Phone: (561) 297-3360 FAX: (561) 297-2160

To the Referee: Please rate the applicant in relation to others of the same academic level on the qualities listed below. In addition, please evaluate the applicant's suitability for graduate study in a letter of recommendation written on your letterhead.  In your letter please address the qualities of the applicant listed below.
 
 

Lower Third Middle Third Upper Third Upper 10% Upper X% Unable to judge Knowledge of Chosen Field             Motivation & Diligence             Research Potential             Intellectual Ability             Writing Skills             Oral Expression             Emotional Maturity               ____________________________________________________________ Sponsor's Signature & Date