Letter of Recommendation

PhD Management Programme (SDSB)

Lahore University of Management Sciences
Opposite Sector U, DHA
Lahore Cantt, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
Ph: 92-42-111-11-5867; Fax: 92-42-5896559

To be completed by applicant:

Applicant's Name_______________________________________________________________

To be completed by the referee:

When considering applicants to the LUMS PhD Management Programme, particular emphasis is placed on the comments of referees.
Please fill out this form with care as your comments have a bearing on the admission decision. The Admissions Committee finds that a
recommendation which presents a balanced view of an applicant’s abilities and other attributes is most helpful to the applicant and to
the Committee. Specific comments about significant attributes, whether positive or negative, are more useful than routine praise from a
teacher or a person who has worked closely with the candidate.

1. In what capacity have you known the applicant? _____________________________________________________________

For how long? __________ years and/or _______________ months.

2. In comparison with other students and/or professionals you have known, how would you rate the applicant with respect
to the following qualities?

Inadequate
Below Average Good Very Outstanding opportunity
Average Good to observe

Intellectual ability

Quantitative Analysis skills

Maturity

Perseverance

Creativity/Imagination

Integrity

Self confidence

Ability to get along

with others

Ability to communicate
in English

Ability to communicate
in Urdu
3. Please comment on the applicant’s academic preparation and abilities (both positive and negative).

4. Please comment on the applicant’s demonstrated and/or potential managerial and leadership abilities
mentioning both positive and negative aspects.

Your Full Name ___________________________________________________________________________________

Designation ______________________________________________________________________________________

Professional Address ______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone # Fax # Email _____________________________

Signature and official stamp ____________________________________ Date ______________________________

Instructions for submitting your recommendation

Please place this recommendation in the envelope provided, seal the envelope and sign across the seal. Return it to the
applicant as soon as possible. The applicant will submit the sealed envelope containing your recommendation as part of
his/her complete application package to the Admissions Office, Lahore University of Management Sciences. Your prompt
response in returning this form to the applicant is essential for a timely decision. LUMS appreciates your assistance and
wants to assure you that your comments will be considered carefully and treated with strict confidentiality.