Philippine Normal University

The National Center for Teacher Education

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
admissions@pnu.edu.ph (+632) 53171768 loc 753 Taft Avenue, Manila

RECOMMENDATION FORM FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION

To the Applicant: Please submit three (3) recommendations. This form should be given to a)
former professor, research adviser, dean, or head of college; b) immediate supervisor or
employer where you are currently working; c) mentor or former employer/supervisor.
Name of Applicant: ________________________________________________________
FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

Graduate degree applied for: ________________________________________________

To the Referee: The name above is applying for graduate studies at Philippine Normal
University and chose you as his/her referee. Your recommendation, together with the
application requirements, will help us evaluate the applicant. This recommendation is kept
confidential. Kindly complete this form and send it to us in PDF format at
graduate.admissions@pnu.edu.ph, or send this form in a sealed envelope with your
signature on the flap. Thank you very much.
How long have you known the applicant? _______________________________________
How did you come to know the applicant?
as his/her professor as his/her research adviser
as his/her employer as his/her supervisor
as his/her mentor others (please specify): ___________________
How would you rate the applicant in terms of the following?
Above Not
Criteria Outstanding Average Fair
Average Observed
1. Intellectual Ability
2. Oral Expression
Competence
3. Written Expression
Competence
4. Study and Work Habits
5. Motivation to pursue
further studies
6. Leadership Qualities
7. Emotional Maturity
8. Ability to contribute in the
field of research

Please indicate additional information at the back of this form or on a separate sheet
concerning the applicant’s potential or qualities that will support his/her application.

Referee’s Printed Name over Signature: _______________________________________

Affiliated Institution and Contact Information: __________________________________

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