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Preprofessional Studies
Letter of Evaluation Form
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To Be Completed By Student:
I request that you complete this evaluation form
which is to be returned to Dr. Timothy A. Stabler, Department of Biology,
Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN 46408. He will include this letter
in my file which will be sent to professional schools to which I am applying.
I understand that your candid evaluation of me and information from school
records is being sought to be included in my file for professional school
application. All of this information will be held in confidence both from
me and the public by those professional schools, to the extent permitted
by law.
Name (Print) ________________________ Signature_________________________________
SS # _____________________________ Date_____________________________________
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Letter of Evaluation
In selecting applicants to professional school, the
Admissions Committee depends very much on evaluations of the applicants
supplied by undergraduate faculty members. Since the number of qualified
applicants always exceeds the number of first year class positions available,
the admissions committee is anxious to select the best candidates who show
the greatest potential for professional training. The writer of this letter
is asked to provide a thoughtful and complete frank appraisal of the applicant
and how this applicant stands when compared with other students you have
known. If you, as the writer of this letter, cannot do this, please return
the form to the applicant and notify them of your decision. Your early
reply is appreciated as the applicant will not be evaluated without your
appraisal.
This form includes a section in which to check
responses, a narrative comments portion and a summary evaluation question.
Please complete each.
1. In what capacity have you been associated
with the student?
2. What would be your attitude toward having
this student in a responsible position under your direction?
_____ Definitely would want him/her _____ Would
want him/her
_____ Would be satisfied to have him/her _____
Would prefer not to have him/her
_____ Definitely would not want him/her _____
Unable to judge
3. To your knowledge, has there ever been any
disciplinary action involving this applicant?
_____ Yes _____ No If yes, please provide comments
in narrative section
4. Please indicate with a check mark for each factor below, your
opinion of this applicant's position on that factor relative to other students
at your institution.
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OUTSTANDING
Top 5% |
EXCELLENT
Next 10% |
VERY GOOD
Next 20% |
GOOD
Next 40% |
FAIR
Next 20% |
POOR
Bottom 5% |
NO BASIS
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JUDGEMENT |
Motivation for Profession:
genuineness and motivation |
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Maturity:
personal development and ability to
cope with life |
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Emotional Stability:
performance under pressure mood
stability, ability to relate to others |
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Interpersonal Relations:
ability to get along with others, rapport,
cooperation, attitude towards supervision |
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Empathy:
sensitivity to needs of others consideration,
tact |
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Judgement:
ability to analyze a
problem common sense, decisiveness |
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Resourcefulness:
originality skillful
management of available resources |
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Reliability:
dependability, sense of responsibility,
promptness |
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Communication Skills:
clarity of expression, articulateness |
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Perseverance:
stamina, endurance |
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Self Confidence:
assuredness, capacity to achieve with
awareness of own strengths and weaknesses |
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Guidelines for Narrative Comments on Applicants
The following was suggested by various admissions
committee members as important information they would like to have included
in the narrative comments on each applicant, in addition to elaboration
on the qualities described in the rating scale above. Please compare this
applicant to others at your institution.
1. Personal attributes: Please emphasize
assets and liabilities, particularly those qualities which would indicate
special promise or potential problems in the field the applicant wishes
to enter. Description of the applicant's action in particular situations
would help clarify your appraisal.
2. Academic achievement: Comments should
amplify the information on the applicant's academic record including the
following:
A. Academic achievement relative to others from
your college or university.
B. Consistency of performance
C. Extenuating circumstances which might account
for atypical grades or course loads
D. Degree of strenuousness of classes---honor
sections, etc
3. Employment, extra-curricular or avocational
activities: Since this is given on the application, mention only if
you can elaborate meaningfully on them. Any activities which indicate motivation
for the proposed health career or concern for others is of special interest.
If applicant's involvement was extensive, what was the effect on academic
achievement?
4. Honors received, academic or non-academic:
Specify the competition or degree of selectivity for such awards. For example,
how many were awarded of what size student population?
Narrative Comments (Please include extra pages if
you wish):
Please check you overall evaluation of the applicant
for the proposed professional program.
_____ Outstanding Candidate (Top 5%)
_____ Excellent Candidate (Next 10%)
_____ Very Good Candidate (Next 20%)
_____ Good Candidate (Next 40%)
_____ Fair Candidate (Next 20%)
_____ Poor Candidate (Bottom 5%)
_____ No Basis for Judgement
NAME (print) __________________________ Title
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Signature ______________________________ Department
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Date ______________________________ School ____________________________
City/State/Zip Code __________________
Preprofessional Health
Care List of Choices
http://www.iun.edu/~stabler/preprof/evalform.htm
Comments: Tim Stabler