Your candid estimate of professional and personal qualities is important to the selection committee in making final selections for this summer's program. Because of federal legislation giving persons access to educational records, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your statement unless the applicant has signed the waiver printed below. Return this form in the attached, addressed, stamped envelope provided by the teacher. I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right of access to any information contained on this recommendation form and agree that the statement shall remain confidential. Assess, if possible, the applicant s commitment to teaching and other intellectual pursuits, self-expression in writing and speech, and interest in research.
Specific examples are beneficial.
Comment, if possible, on the applicant's character, aims and values. We welcome any additional comments which you think might be helpful to us.