McNair Scholars Program Recommendation Form
When completed, please email with the attached Recommendation Form to maria.cruz@sjsu.edu . If you have any questions, please contact the
McNair Scholars Program Coordinator (Linette Martinez) at linette.martinez@sjsu.edu .
This section is to be completed by the applicant. Please print or type.
Applicant Name
Last First
Middle
Address_____________________________ City_________________ Zip Code____________
Telephone __________________________ Email ____________________________________
Graduate Discipline or Interest____________________________________________________
OPTIONAL: (This waiver is not required as a condition for admission to or receipt of any other services and benefits from the McNair Scholars
Program.) All rights of access to this letter of recommendation conferred by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L.
93-380) as amended, or otherwise, are hereby voluntarily waived.
Date______________________ Signature __________________________________________
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To the Recommender:
Rate the applicant in each attribute/skill listed with 5 being very high and 1 being very low.
Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with others
Potential for graduate school
The Student named above is applying for the McNair Scholars Program at San José State University. The
program is designed to prepare selected undergraduates for graduate study. The students spend time
developing research skills and work on a summer research project conducted under the mentorship of a faculty
member.
IN A SEPARATE LETTER HELP US ACCESS THE PROMISE AND MOTIVATION OF THIS
STUDENT BY ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1) In what capacity have you known this student and for how long?
2) Please estimate his/her potential as a graduate student.
3) What are the applicant’s greatest strengths and weaknesses with regards to academics, research ability
or other characteristics relevant to academic success?
4) Provide any additional comments or assessment of the applicant.
Recommendation concerning selection for the program (please check one):
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I recommend this applicant with confidence.
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I recommend this applicant.
•
I do not recommend the applicant.
Evaluator’s Name (Print or Type)__________________________________Date____________
Position/Title and Department_____________________________________________________
Evaluator’s Signature____________________________________________________________
9 Please Initial Here: _______
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