CSSP-GPO Form 2(00)

The Graduate Program

College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines

Recommendation Form
For Admission to the Graduate Program
__________ Semester, 20____ - 20 ____

To be filled-out by the applicant (please Type or Print)

Name: (Last name) (First name) (Middle name)

Degree Program desired: Study Program desired:

□ Masteral □ Anthropology □ Philippine Studies

□ Doctoral □ Demography □ Philosophy

□ Continuing Doctoral □ Geography □ Political Science

□ History □ Population Studies
Intended field of concentration/
specialization:
□ International Studies □ Psychology
□ Linguistics □ Sociology

(TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE REFERENCE)

The person whose name appears above seeks to be admitted to the Graduate Program
of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy at the University of the Philippines in Diliman,
Quezon City. The College would be most grateful if you would give an evaluation of the
student’s ability to succeed in his/her studies in the graduate program and in the profession in
which he/she would use his/her studies. You can be assured that all information you give will be
treated CONFIDENTIALLY.

How long have you known the applicant? _______ months _______ years
How did you meet him/her?

In your opinion, do you think the applicant is ready to face the demands of his/her
studies at the Graduate Program? Explain your answer.
What do you think are the applicant’s weaknesses which could affect his/her studies at
the Graduate Program?

Give an evaluation of the applicant’s potential as a successful researcher in his/her

chosen field.

What do you think are the skills/abilities/capabilities/strengths of the applicant which

could contribute to the success in his/her studies?

What do you think is the probability that the applicant will be able to finish his/her
studies at the Graduate Program if he is going to be admitted to the college?

Additional remarks about the applicant.

I hereby recommend that the applicant be:

_____ admitted to the program without hesitation

_____ admitted

_____ admitted, but placed under a trial period (probation)

_____ rejected from the program

IMPORTANT: DO NOT RETURN THE FILLED OUT FORM TO THE

APPLICANT. SEND THIS TO:

The Graduate Program Office

College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
University of the Philippines
Rm. 111 Palma Hall, Diliman, Quezon City

Name of Reference:
Signature of Reference:
Position:
Place of Employment (include address):

Date: