Academic Reference

Principia College
Office of Admissions and Enrollment
Elsah, Illinois 62028-9799
Phone 800-277-4648
Fax 618-374-4000
www.prin.edu/college
collegeadmissions@prin.edu

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Applicant's Name

How long have you known/taught this student?

Which positive or negative adjectives or qualities come to mind as you consider this candidate as a student?

What is your perception of this applicant's academic readiness for college?

The Admissions Committee would like your candid and objective assessment of this candidate. Please comment on each of the following characteristics and/or scholastic capabilities: academic strengths, academic weaknesses, capacity for independent thought, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving aptitude, and potential for academic achievement.

Please comment on this candidate's proficiency in reading and writing. We are particularly interested in his or her thematic writing skills, ability to analyze written material, use of standard English grammar and correct spelling, and his or her level of reading comprehension and reasoning skills.

Is there any additional information you would like to provide which would be helpful to the Admissions Committee as it considers this candidate?

Please rate the candidate in the following categories:
Academic ability
Personal qualities
Overall

How do you support this candidate's application to Principia College?

Your name

Date

Phone number

E-mail

Subject(s) you are teaching/have taught this candidate

Grade level

School

City

State/province

Country

High school CEEB code