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Recommendation Form
Doctor of Business Administration
Instructions to the Applicant
Recommendations must be from individuals that are able to assess your professional or academic background and suitability
for the doctoral study in your chosen area of specialization. Personal recommendations are not acceptable for the application.
The recommendation must be signed by the evaluator; electronic signatures are not acceptable. Once the evaluator has
completed the recommendation, they must submit it directly to UMGC at admissions@umuc.edu.
Applicants Name:
In accordance with federal regulations, documents in a students file are open to inspection by the student on request, unless the
student has waived the right to inspect such documents in advance. Complete and sign the section below. Your right to review
this form is considered waived if you fail to complete this section.
Please check: `I DO I DO NOT waive my right of access to this
document.
Applicant’s
Signature:
Date:
Instructions to the Evaluator:
Upon completion, please submit this form directly to UMGC via e-mail to admissions@umuc.edu. Please include the
students name in the subject line of your e-mail so that it can be linked to the appropriate student.
Name of Evaluator:
Position or Title: Organization:
Address:
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How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? If the applicant was a student of
yours, please list the courses.
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Please rate the applicant using the following scale and characteristics:
Superior Above
Average
Average Below
Average
Unable to
Assess
Intellectual
Ability
Intellectual
Curiosity
Dedication to
Learning
Quantitative
Ability
Creativity
Interpersonal
Skills
Critical
Thinking
In the space below (or as an attachment to this form), provide the Admissions Committee with an
assessment of the applicant’s breadth of knowledge in their chosen field.
Provide the Admissions Committee with any additional relevant information concerning the
applicant’s suitability for doctoral study below.
Signature of Evaluator: Date:
E-mail Address: Daytime Telephone: