Reference Form
(Fill in the following information, print, sign and submit to the address below.)

 

  is applying for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Program at Missouri Western State University. The applicant and admissions committee will appreciate your completing this form and returning it to the applicant in the enclosed envelope by , 20 . After sealing the envelope, please sign your name across the flap. Mail the envelope to Social Work Program, Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507-2294.

Applicant's Statement: I am aware that under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I am not required to, but I may voluntarily waive my right to access to confidential letters and statements submitted to Missouri Western State University in support of my application to the Social Work Program.
I hereby:
do do not waive my rights of access to any and all letters or statements of recommendation which may be submitted by (applicant must specify name of person submitting recommendation before sending form to that person) in connection with my application to the Social Work Program, Missouri Western State University.

       
Evaluator's Name:
       
Phone Number:
       
Name of Agency/School/Business:
Title:
       
Approximately how long have you known the applicant? Years Months
       
How well do you feel you know the applicant? Casually Well Very Well
       
What was/is the nature of your contacts with the applicant? Employer
Instructor in one
      class
Friend
Co-worker
Counselor
Instructor in more than one class
Minister
Supervisor of volunteer work
Other
Please rate the applicant in the following areas using the following 10-point rating scale: 0-1= Poor; 2-3 = Below Average; 4-6 = Average; 7-8 = Above Average; 9-10 = Exceptional; D = Do Not Know
Knowledge of social work field Ability to initiate and follow through
Writing Skills Problem-solving abilities
Sense of responsibility Commitment to ethical behavior
       
Describe the applicant's qualities that will contribute to her/his success in the social work profession and that should be considered by the selection committee.
       
Describe any qualities of the applicant that may deter her/him from becoming an effective social work professional.
       
Please express your views on any of the items listed above or on any other relevant elements pertaining to the applicant, if needed.
       
Overall, I would give:

a very strong recommendation
a strong recommendation
an average recommendation
no recommendation, would not recommend
a recommendation with the following reservations

   
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