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Examples: an additional classroom teacher, an employer, a director of a volunteer organization, a member of the clergy, ora family friend. The Special Interest Recommendation is more appropriate for coaches and arts instructors.  \nApplicant’s Name ~~ ~~Last~~ ~~First~~ ~~Middle~~  ~~Current Grade   Current School   Applicant’s Address  Street City/Town State/Province Country Zip/Postal Code   \nTO THE RECOMMENDER: Schools place considerable weight on the personal qualities of each candidate for admission. Your most candidand thoughtful responses are appreciated.  \nIn what context, and for how long, have you known the applicant?  \nWhat are the first words that come to mind to describe the applicant?  \nWhat do you feel is this applicant’s greatest strength?  \nWhere do you see the most room for growth in this applicant? Please provide an example.  \nLast Name, First Name, Middle Name Date ofBirth  \nApplying for Gender  \nCopyright © 2009–2026 Gateway to Prep Schools, LLC. All rights reserved.  \nPersonal Recommendation  \n6A  \nName of Student    \nWhat do you expect the applicant’s contributions to an JnEFQFnEFnU school community will be? To illustrate your points, please share specific examples of the applicant’s personal integrity, concern for others, dependability, respect accorded by peers, and respect accorded by adults.  \nCharacter Traits  \nPlease indicate the frequency with which the applicant has demonstrated these traits:  \n\n|  | Rarely | Sometimes | Usually | Very Often | Always | No Basis for Judgment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Curiosity |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Initiative |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Work Ethic |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Resilience |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Honesty/Integrity |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Maturity |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Concern for Others |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Teamwork |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Leadership |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nIs there anything else you would like to share about the applicant?  \nThank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation. Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.  \nMay we contact you for further information about this candidate?  Yes  \n\n| Signature |\n| --- |\n| Date |\n| Relationship to Applicant |\n\nEmail Address  \nNo  \nTelephone  \nLast Name, First Name, Middle Name Date ofBirth  \nApplying for Gender  \nCopyright © 2009–2026 Gateway to Prep Schools, LLC. 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