College Advising Corps (CAC) at New York University

Professional/Volunteer Supervisor Recommendation Form

TO THE APPLICANT

Please complete this section and email this form to your Professional Recommender.

APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name: / Middle Name: / Last Name:
Preferred Telephone Number: / Permanent Email Address: / Permanent Mailing Address:
☐I WAIVE my right to review this recommendation
☐I DO NOT WAIVE my right to review this recommendation
TO THE RECOMMENDER

The person named above is applying to be a College Adviser in the College Advising Corps (CAC) at New York University (CAC) for the 2015-2016 academic year. The CAC is a program that seeks to increase the number of first-generation college bound, low-to-moderate income, and underrepresented high school and community college students who enter and persist in college and earn bachelor's degrees.

The CAC achieves this mission by placing recent college graduates to serve as full-time College Advisers in under-served schools across New York City. College Advisers provide college application and financial aid guidance to students and their families while fostering a culture of college attendance and higher education in New York City’s communities.

The applicant has indicated that you would be able to evaluate his or her qualifications and provide us with a candid recommendation. Considerable value is placed on personal references during the application review and selection process.

As you complete this form, please keep in mind that the most helpful recommendations are those that are rich with examples, anecdotes, and specific details that will help the CAC gain a deeper understanding of the applicant’s background and experience. When answering the questions, please help us understand this applicant’s work in comparison to the applicant’s peer group, orin comparison to others whom you have supervised in the same capacity.

Thank you for your time to write in support of this applicant. We may contact you for additional information about the applicant. Your input is greatly appreciated.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE APLICANT
How long have you known the applicant? / ______
In what capacity have you known the applicant? / ☐Volunteer Supervisor
☐Professional/Job Supervisor
☐Other
If Other, please specify:
COMPETENCE
College Advisers must have the ability to develop and implement college access programming for students and their families. They must also be able to work both independently and collaboratively tosupport students in meeting college access milestones. In your judgment, how competently could the candidate carry out these duties? Please share examples from your work with the candidate when s/he as has demonstrated the competency to be successful in this role.
your response here…
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
College Advisers must build collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders (including students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, and community based organizations) and with people of varied cultural, economic, education, racial/ethnic, and religious backgrounds. How would you assess the applicant’s ability to work with others and build relationships?
your response here…
EMOTIONAL MATURITY
College Advisers must understand the complexities of urban schools and college access, and be able to achieve results in the face of difficulties and barriers. They must be able to deal with new and changing conditions, limited financial resources, and significant stress. With these considerations in mind, how would you assess the applicant’s ability to adapt to adverse situations and changing conditions?
your response here…
OVERALL RECOMMENDATION
Please check one:
☐I recommend the applicant without reservation as an excellent candidate.
☐I recommend the applicant as a good candidate
☐I have some reservations, but I believe the applicant has a reasonable change of success
☐I have some substantial doubts about this applicant
☐I do not recommend this applicant
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Please use this space to highlight any additional strengths or concerns regarding this applicant’s candidacy.
your response here…
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
☐By checking this box and typing my name and the date below, I certify that this assessment of the applicant is my own
Name:
Date:
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for completing this recommendation form. Please return the completed form in one of the following ways (email preferred):

Via Email:

Via Post:College Advising Corps at New York University

196 Mercer St, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10012

ATTN: Aileen Moner

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