BFA in Art Letter of Recommendation Form2016/17
To the Applicant:
Complete the information below and give this form to your recommender. Applicants are advised to select individuals who can best speak to their accomplishments and creative and scholarly potential. References should have knowledge of the applicant’s accomplishments as a student and an artist. The letter should specifically address the student’s creative and intellectual curiosity, ambition, technical skill, and the ability to convey ideas in an imaginative and personally engaging manner. Keep in mind that a strong letter of recommendation provides insight into your creative potential, breadth of interests, and intellectual curiosity. The recommender should return this form and the letter of recommendation in a sealed and signed envelope for inclusion in your application packet.
Applicant Name ______
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Privacy Information:
In accordance with the provisions the Federal Education and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), enrolled students have the right to see their letters of recommendation unless they explicitly waive that right. It is entirely the student’s decision whether or not to waive that right, however, understand that some recommenders may be more reserved and less candid if they believe the student will have full access to their recommendation. Please know that the Admissions Committee also usually destroys the letters of recommendation after the final review and before the student matriculates at Elon University. (It is very important that this signed cover letter accompany your recommendation. Otherwise, the Admissions Committee assumes you have waived your rights.)
Please check the appropriate box:
I waive my right of access to this recommendation and any related supplemental evaluation.
I do not waive my right of access to this recommendation and any related supplemental evaluation.
Applicant Signature ______Date ______
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To the Recommender:
The individual named above is applying to the BFA in Art program at Elon University. Your letter of recommendation is a very important part of our evaluation process. You should have knowledge of the applicant’s accomplishments as a student and an artist and your letter should specifically address the applicant’s creative and intellectual curiosity, ambition, technical skill, and her/his ability to convey ideas in an imaginative and personally engaging manner. Please complete and sign this recommendation form and return it to the applicant in a sealed and signed envelope.
Name (print) ______
Title/Position/Institution ______
Address ______
Phone Number ______Email ______
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
What are the applicant’s primary talents and strengths?
What are the applicant’s primary weaknesses?
Please assess the applicant in the following areas: / Excellent / Good / Average / Poor / Unable toJudge
Competency with art materials and processes
Addresses provocative ideas in his/her artwork
Self-motivation and independence
Enthusiastically engages assigned material
Work Ethic
Brings ideas to fruition
Accepts and responds to criticism
Sees connections between separate disciplines
Commitment to learning
Works effectively in a group environment
Discuss your perceptions of the applicant’s potential for success in Elon’s BFA in Art program. Additional pages may be attached.
Overall evaluation of the applicant:
Recommend enthusiastically Recommend Recommend with reservations Do not recommend
Recommender Signature ______Date ______