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This allows you to use the same answers for multiple letter submissions, alleviating the workload of having to answer different questions for each school multiple times.  \nPlease follow the steps below in filling out the Common LOR:  \n1. Save this template to your computer. PLEASE NOTE: To ensure that you do not accidentally lose any entered form data, please save the template to your computer first and avoid completing the template online within your browser.  \n2. Complete the template offline and save a final version of the file to your computer.  \n3. Once you have completed your recommendation – please refer to specific school instructions on how to submit. Each school will have different requirements, i.e. , upload to a site, attach to email, etc. It is important to follow the school instructions directly.  \nSection 1: Recommender Information  \nPrefix  \nFirst (Given) Name  \nMiddle Name  \nLast (Family) Name/ Surname  \nCurrent Organization  \nCurrent Position/Title  \nIndustry  \nStreet Address  \nCity  \nCountry  \nState/Province  \nPostal Code  \nTelephone Number (including country code)  \nEmail Address  \nAlternative email (Optional)  \n(If you are using your personal email account for this recommendation, please enter your work email address, which may be used as a verification of your identity if the applicant is admitted.)  \nContext of Relationship If other, please explain Nature of Relationship If other, please explain  \nHow long have you known Years Months  \nthe applicant?  \nDuring which period of time have you had the most frequent contact with the applicant?  \nFrom  \n(mm/ yyyy)  \nTo (mm/ yyyy)  \nPlease enter name of school affiliated with:  \nPlease select the option the most closely matches.  \nIf other please explain.  \nMay we contact you regarding this applicant?  \nDid you use a translator?  \nSection 2: Leadership Assessment Grid  \nIn this section, you will find 12 competencies and character traits that contribute to successful leadership. The competencies and character traits are grouped into five categories:  \n- Achievement  \n- Influence  \n- People  \n- Personal Qualities  \n- Cognitive Abilities  \nFor each competency, please select the one button that corresponds to the behavior that you have seen the applicant most consistently exhibit. We acknowledge that all applicants have both areas of strength and areas of needed development. Your candid and honest appraisal will assist in evaluation of the applicant. 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