UAB Recommendation Form

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Honors Questions

Thank you for serving as a recommender. Please provide your honest assessment using the rating categories and short answer questions below. When you have completed both sections, you must click Submit. If you do not click Submit, the recommendation will not be attached to the student's application record and will continue to appear as an outstanding requirement.

About the Applicant

Thank you for serving as a recommender. Please provide your honest assessment using the rating categories and short answer questions below.

Conscientiousness and diligence

Creativity and innovation

Critical thinking skills

Independence of thought

General intellectual curiosity

Leadership skills

Skills in relating to peers

Evidence of initiative

Persistence in the face of obstacles

Community Engagement

Written communication skills

Oral expression and communication

Curiosity about science and technology

Curiosity about current/global events

Curiosity about literature and the arts

Open Ended Responses

For the following open-ended questions, please limit yourself to no more than 500 characters.

For how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

What are the applicant's greatest strengths? (3-5 sentences)

What are the applicant's relative weaknesses? (3-5 sentences)

Why do you believe the applicant will excel as a UAB honors student?

Is there anything else we should consider in reviewing this application?

May we contact you if we wish to discuss this applicant further?

Graduate School Questions

Relationship Details

How long have you known the applicant?

In what capacity have you known the applicant?

About the Applicant

Please evaluate this applicant on the following traits as it applies to their ability to complete a graduate program.

This applicant has a strong depth of knowledge in their proposed field of study.

This applicant is highly motivated to complete a graduate program.

This applicant shows a strong initiative to complete tasks and work independently.

This applicant can accept both positive and negative feedback well.

This applicant is dependable.

This applicant shows integrity.

This applicant has the ability to give clear, concise oral presentations of facts, ideas, or opinions.

This applicant has effective written communication.

This applicant has a willingness to investigate information, and is able to conceptualize material.

This applicant has a strong sense of organization and is able to plan, schedule, and complete work in a timely manner.

This applicant is able to analyze and solve problems effectively but will seek additional assistance if necessary.

This applicant has the ability to encourage participation from others and can interact well with groups.

Written Assessment of the Applicant

In the next section, please upload a document which provides the graduate committee with a written assessment of the applicant's potential to complete this graduate program. Be as specific and candid as possible, commenting on strengths and weaknesses as they pertain to areas of growth. Please provide examples of the skills and characteristics that you believe are relevant to our decision.

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