RECOMMENDATION FORM
COP 2022 Program
Submit to COP’s Dropbox by January 19, 2022
To the Recommender:
COP desires to select individuals whose personal attributes and abilities indicate that they have the
potential for success in our program and ultimately as a student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
We would appreciate your candid assessment of the applicant.
Recommenders should meet one of the following: high school grade level or college/career counselor
or instructor of a college preparatory class (English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Hawaiian/Foreign
Language). If you are not one of the designated recommenders, please advise the student of this
requirement and refer them to an appropriate individual.
Before submitting this Recommendation Form, rename the form to the following format:
Applicant Last Name_First Name_Recommendation Form.
The Dropbox URL link can be found in the recommendation email request you received from COP or
you may contact the applicant for the Dropbox URL link. Detailed directions on how to upload your
recommendation can be found on our website at www.hawaii.edu/cop.
Applicant Name: ________________________________________________________________
Recommender Name: ________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________
High School: _________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Title: Grade Level or College/Career Counselor
(select one)
College Preparatory Instructor Specify Course: _____________________
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Applicant Name: ___________________________
1. How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity? How frequent is/was your interaction with
the applicant?
2. What are the applicants STRENGTHS, particularly as they might apply to the skills and behaviors needed to
be a successful freshman at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa? Please provide specific details and concrete
examples.
3. What are the applicants WEAKNESSES, particularly as they might apply to the skills and behaviors needed to
be a successful freshman at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa? Please provide specific details and concrete
examples.
4. Please comment on the following abilities as they relate to the applicant and also indicate which attributes
may be questionable or in need of improvement.
Basic competence: general academic achievement and grade level of applicants reading and writing skills.
Need: disadvantaged educationally and/or economic background.
Maturity: behaves in a responsible and reliable manner.
Motivation: strong desire to pursue higher education reflected in perseverance and good attendance record.
Leadership: ability to cooperatively interact with others; positive influence and attitude toward people.
Communication skills: ability to express ideas and opinions clearly.
Applicant Name: ___________________________
5. Please rate the applicant on each item below:
Always
Sometimes
Never
No Basis to
Comment
Takes pride in activities requiring commitment.
Shows flexibility in creating alternative strategies to reach a goal.
Has experienced competitive environments. (e.g., academics or athletics)
Shows respect for school staff in and out of classes.
Shows respect for classmates and peers.
Tends to blame others for negative outcomes of events.
Acts out in class or school.
Has been suspended and/or disciplined.
Has a sense of being unworthy or a failure.
6. Describe any unresolved behavioral and/or family issues that might affect the applicants ability to complete
a summer and first years residential college experience at UHM.
7. Please indicate your recommendation of this student for the College Opportunities Program:
I highly recommend I recommend with reservations
I recommend I do not recommend
8. Would you like us to contact you regarding the applicant to provide additional information?
YES NO
9. Additional comments or special circumstances?