REFERENCE LETTER GUIDELINES

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Please note:

This is not a specific form but a guideline for the reference letter. 

1. Explain your connection to the person whom you are recommending. 

• How do you know the individual?

• How long have you known the individual?

2. Comment on the applicant's personal character

• Potential (such as leadership potential)

• Skills/Abilities/Strengths

• Dependability

• Consistence

• Persistence

• Motivation

• Character

• Contributions (to class or community)

• Accomplishments

3. Comment on the applicant's scholastic performance

• Academics

• Attendance

4. What characteristics of the applicant do you consider his/her greatest       attributes?

5. Any additional information you wish to include on the application.