CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION FORM
Graduate Business Programs
Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
Name of applicant: __________________________________________________________________________________
Family
First
Middle
U.S. Social Security Number (Optional): __________________________________________________________________
Expect Date of Enrollment: Fall
Program of interest: Evening
Winter Spring Year 20___
JD/MBA Emerging Professional Accelerated Executive MSIS
Name of Recommender: ______________________________________________________________________________
TO THE APPLICANT
1. Please complete the information above.
2. Please print your name clearly on the front of an envelope of your choosing. Provide the envelope, along with this
form, to one of the two individuals you have asked to provide a recommendation as part of your application.
3. Read the statement below and sign it where indicated prior to giving to your recommender.
I understand that this recommendation will be used for admissions purposes only; it will not be made part of my
educational record and no reference will be made to it for educational purposes after a decision is final on my
admissibility. Therefore, this recommendation is not subject to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974. I will not have access to this recommendation under that law.
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Signature of Applicant
Date
TO THE RECOMMENDER
The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara
University. Your recommendation will be included as part of the information on which our Admissions Committee will
base its decision. Your assistance to the Admissions Committee by providing detailed and valid responses to the
questions below will be very helpful. The information you provide will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to
the applicant. (You may add a letter for additional comments).
1. How long have you know the applicant and in what capacity? ______________________________________________
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2. What characteristics do you consider to be talents and strengths of the applicant? _____________________________
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3. What characteristics do you consider to be areas of future growth? _________________________________________
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4. Describe the candidates ability to communicate his/her ideas to others. ___________________________________
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No Information
Satisfactory
Good
Needs Improvement
ABILITIES/TRAITS
Analytical/quantitative ability
Leadership potential
Maturity
Responsibility
Motivation
Perseverance
Ability to work with others
Ability to work independently
Writing skills
Problem-solving skills
Self-confidence
Potential for success in graduate school
Potential for success in business
Outstanding
Exceptional
5. Please rate the applicant on each of the abilities/traits listed below in relation to other employees and future
graduate students.
6. Please use the space below (and additional sheets if necessary) to provide any additional comments which you believe
would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in assessing the candidates application for the program for which
he/she is applying.
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7. Do you recommend this applicant (check one)
Highly Recommend Recommend Recommend (with reservation) Do not recommend
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Name of Recommender
Position or Title
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School or Company
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E-mail Address
Phone Number
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Signature of Recommender
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURNING RECOMMENDATION
Please enclose this form in the envelope the applicant has provided to you. Seal the envelope and write your signature
across the seal of the flap. You may either send it back to the applicant or to us directly. Please check with the applicant
to confirm which method they prefer. Thank you for your cooperation and thoughtful recommendation.
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Graduate Business Admissions | Lucas Hall, Suite 116 | Santa Clara University| 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053
mbaadmissions@scu.edu | 408-554-4539 | www.scu.edu/mba
