United States Merchant Marine Academy
Graduate Admissions Recommendation Form
This form is to be given to individuals writing recommendations for your admission to the
Master of Marine Engineering program. Please enclose the completed form with your
application:
Applicant Information: Date of Birth: __/__/____
____________________________________________________________________________
Last (Family) First Middle
Expected enrollment date: Fall 20___ Spring 20___
Right to access: Public Law 93-380, the Educational Amendments Act of 1974, grants students
the right to access letters of recommendation*.
I waive ______, I do not waive ______ my right to access this form and recommendation letter.
Applicant’s Signature _____________________________________ Date ___/___/______
* Applicants who do not complete this section waive their right to access this form and letter.
Recommendations must include this form attached to a recommendation letter.
To the Recommender: The letter should include how long and in what capacity you have
known the applicant. Be as specific as possible about the applicant’s academic/professional
performance and potential for advanced study. Please keep in mind that applicant cannot be
considered for admission until your recommendation is on file. Please use official stationary,
seal and sign the envelope along the seal. Send the sealed envelop to the applicant.
Please complete the following evaluation table:
Exceptional Above Avg. Average Below Avg. Unable to Judge
Intelligence
Originality & Creativity
Motivation & Initiative
Potential for Graduate Study
Signature of Recommender __________________________________ Date _______
Name (please type or print)__________________________________________________
Institution or company ___________________________________ Title _____________
Address ________________________________________________________________
Telephone ____________________ E-mail Address _________________
