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This letter of reference is written to support an applicant's application for graduate admission. The referee provides a glowing recommendation of the applicant, ranking them in the top 5% of students they have supervised. The referee confirms they have known the applicant for [number] years as their [role] and comments positively on the applicant's academic achievement, scholarly promise, research ability, teaching potential, verbal and writing skills, industriousness, and overall rating. The referee signs off by providing their name, institution, and contact details.

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Let Ref Admission

This letter of reference is written to support an applicant's application for graduate admission. The referee provides a glowing recommendation of the applicant, ranking them in the top 5% of students they have supervised. The referee confirms they have known the applicant for [number] years as their [role] and comments positively on the applicant's academic achievement, scholarly promise, research ability, teaching potential, verbal and writing skills, industriousness, and overall rating. The referee signs off by providing their name, institution, and contact details.

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Letter of Reference to support Application for Graduate Admission

To Applicant: complete shaded area before sending this form to your referee.
Last Name First and Middle Name(s)

Department applying to

Degree applying for

Area of specialization

Department Mailing Address

To the Referee: We are particularly interested in the applicant's ability to carry on advanced study and research, teaching ability, potential for successful study in the applicant's field, and weaknesses, if any. We would appreciate knowing the basis for your statements. Please return to the department address above.
1. General Appraisal

(use reverse side if necessary) 2. Knowledge of Applicant: In what capacity and for how long have you known the applicant? (eg, as teacher, supervisor, employer.) I was the applicant's In my opinion, of the percent. 3. Ability in the English Language: Please comment on the applicant's ability to comprehend spoken English, to teach in English, and to pursue a research problem and write a scholarly report or thesis in English. ___ for ________ years and/or _ months between the years and .

(number) students in this category I have supervised/dealt with in the last five years, I would rank this student in the upper

(use reverse side if necessary) 4. Specific Abilities: For each category, check the most appropriate box. Outstanding Superior Good (top 5%) (top 15%) (top 25%) Academic Achievement Scholarly Promise Research Ability Teaching Potential/Promise Verbal Skills Writing Skills Industriousness Judgment Overall Rating 5. Referee
Name Institution Telephone Number Academic Rank/Position Department Address and Postal Code Date Signature of Referee E-mail Address

Average (top 50%)

Marginal (lower 50%)

Inadequate opportunity to observe

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of Albertas Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for authorized purposes including admission and registration; administration of records, scholarships and awards, student services; and university planning and research. Students personal information may be disclosed to academic and administrative units according to university policy, federal and provincial reporting requirements, data sharing agreements with student governance associations, and to contracted or public health care providers as required. For details on the use and disclosure of this information call the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at 492-3499 or see www.ualberta.ca/FOIPP. 03/2011

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