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Republic of the Philippines
Mindanao State University-Main Campus 2x2
College of Forestry and Environmental Studies ID Picture
Office of the Graduate Program Coordinator
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
INSTRUCTION: Print this form and fill-in the necessary information clearly in black ink. Scan the document
and submit completed application form and other requirements on or before 20 August 2021.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Complete Name Castaños Mark Ian Tamsi
Family Name First Name Middle Name
2. Place of Birth Kinangay Sur Clarin Mis.Occ. Date of Birth March 23, 1990
Municipality/City, Province Month, Date, Year
3. Citizenship Filipino 4. Gender Male Female
5. Civil Status Single Married Divorced Widow/er
APPLICANT’S CONTACT INFORMATION
Purok 3, Kin. Sur Clarin
6. Present Address Mis.Occ.
Street City/Town/Municipality Province/State
7201 Philippines
Zipcode Country
7. Home Address Purok 3, Kin.Sur Clarin Mis.Occ.
Street City/Town/Municipality Province/State
7201
Zipcode Country
8. Mailing Address Purok 3, Kin Sur Clarin Mis.Occ
Street City/Town/Municipality Province/State
7201 Philippines
Zipcode Country
9. Email Address markiancastanos9023@gmail.com 10. Mobile number 09098895492
11. In case of emergency, please contact: Castaños Joseph A.
Family Name First Name Middle Name
11-a. Relationship to the Applicant Father 11-b. Mobile Number 09107530877
11-c. Present Address Purok 3
Street City/Town/Municipality Province/State
7201 Clarin Misamis Occidental
Zipcode Country
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
12. List all schools previously attended (Use additional sheet if necessary)
Highest Scholarship/
Period of Year
Name of Institution Degree/ Course Level/ Units Academic
Attendance Graduated
Earned Honors Received
Misamis University BS-Forestry 2008 2015 Graduated 2015 SAFE/ CHED Scholar
13. Degree Sought: Master of Science in Forestry
Master in Ecogovernance and Social Forestry
14. Are you studying on full-time or part-time basis?
15. Major field of interest Geographic Information System, Mangrove Ecosystem
16. Areas of specialization
17. List any professors with whom you would especially like to work if given the opportunity (Optional)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER BACKGROUND
18. Professional licenses / Eligibility
Title of Examination Date Taken Rating License Number
Forester Licensure Examination August 2-3, 2015 84% 0010724
19. List down any Occupational Experience (from recent to previous)
Inclusive Dates
Position Name and Location of Employing Agency
From To
Forest Technician I DENR CENRO Ozamiz City 04/27/2021 Present
Forest Extension Officer DENR- PENRO Mis.Occ. 01-/01/ 2016 04/ 26/ 2021
20. Please list your membership in honor and professional organizations. (Please use additional sheet if necessary)
21. Please list scholarships, honors, prizes and awards you have received. (Please use additional sheet if necessary)
22. Publications: Give the complete bibliographical information. (Please use additional sheet if necessary)
23. Unpublished research papers or theses (Please use additional sheet if necessary)
24. List two of your professors whom you have requested to recommend you.
Name and Title Address
Name and Title Address
25. Future plans after completion of graduate studies at the College of Forestry and Environmental Studies,
Mindanao State University – Main Campus (Please use additional sheet if necessary)
I declare that all information indicated in this application and the supporting credentials are true and complete to the best
of my ability. I acknowledge further, that the provision of incorrect information or documentation in relation to my
application may result in disqualification of my admission or enrollment. If admitted, I agree to abide by the policies,
rules and regulation of the Mindanao State University – Main Campus College of Forestry and Environmental Studies
graduate studies.
Mark Ian T. Castaños August, 23, 2021
__________________________________________ _______________________
Signature over Printed Name Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
MARK IAN T. CASTAÑOS
Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________
Degree Sought: _________________________________________________________
A. Classification: (to be filled – up by the Program Coordinator)
Regular Conditional Probational Not Qualified Disqualified
B. Remarks: ______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED:
___________________________________________ __________________________________
Graduate Program Coordinator Dean, CFES
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Qualifications for Admission:
1. Filled-up application form;
2. Passed the graduate (written and oral) examination to be administered by the CFES graduate program office;
3. Graduated a 4-year or 5-year bachelor degree program in Forestry, Environmental Studies, and any other related
fields from a recognized institution;
4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.5 in the previous sought degree program;
5. For foreign students, in addition to the foregoing requirement shall also submit TOEFL or IELTS or any other
English language measurement tool, unless the applicant is originated from English speaking country or proof that
the medium of academic instruction in the country of origin is English;
B. Documentary Requirements:
a. Original or authenticated copy of Transcript of Records;
b. Original or authenticated copy of diploma;
c. Honorable dismissal or its equivalent document;
d. Recommendation letter from two former professors or one immediate supervisor;
e. Concept paper on the proposed/preferred
▪ research/thesis (MScF)
▪ capstone project (MESF)
f. Proof of payment for fees that will be determined by the graduate office; and
g. Any other requirements that the examiner may require to screen the qualification of the applicant.
C. Credit Transfer
Transferees from other schools may apply for credit of the units earned provided the course description and contents
are more or less similar to the course description of this program. In no case shall the credited units exceed twelve-
unit credits. The graduate office of the CFES shall evaluate the merits of the application and approve the application.
D. Classification of Graduate Students:
1. Regular. A full-fledged regular graduate student who satisfactorily complies with all the requirements for
admission including those prescribed by the College offering the degree sought.
2. Conditional. An applicant with deficiencies in undergraduate work as evaluated but satisfies all the basic
requirements for admission. The said deficiencies should be satisfied on or before the end of the second semester
of the first year of attendance. This may also apply to graduate students who are working.
3. Probation. An applicant who fails to earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better in the previous sought
degree, but has proven to be capable to pursue a graduate degree. A student on probation should be dismissed
from graduate studies if he/she fails to earn a weighted average grade of 2.5 or better in the first semester of
residence.
4. Not Qualified. An applicant who does not have the necessary preparation to pursue the degree sought.
