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TEACHER EVALUATION FORM FOR COLLEGE APPLICANT

Student: ______

Teachers: This form is not sent to colleges but is kept confidential and is used only by counselors in filling out the counselor portion of the college application forms or for writing counselor recommendations. Counselors need as much accurate, specific, descriptive information as possible so that we can give a complete picture of each student to college admissions staff. Your input is vital and we appreciate all your time and effort. THANKS!!

How would you compare the applicant to his or her entire class? (Please check the single most appropriate rating)

Below Average / Average / Above Average / Excellent / One of the top ever
encountered in my career
Academic Achievement /  /  /  /  / 
Leadership /  /  /  /  / 
Academic Promise /  /  /  /  / 
Character and Personal Promise /  /  /  /  / 
Overall Rating /  /  /  /  / 
PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION / DEPTH OF UNDERSTANDING



 / Active participation/initiates discussion
Average participation
Low participation
Other / 


 / Excellent insight
Good insight
Some insight/fluctuates
Other
INVOLVEMENT IN CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES / PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY



 / Highly involved, interested
Frequently involved, interested
Seldom involved
Other / 


 / Always accepts fully
Usually accepts fully
Sometimes accepts
Other
CRITICAL & QUESTIONING ATTITUDE / CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS



 / Often challenges, questions, probes
Occasionally questions probe
Rarely questions
Other / 


 / Always considerate of others
Usually considerate
Sometimes considerate
Other

List three adjectives which first come to mind when you think of this student:

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List one major contribution this student has made in your class(es). Be as specific as possible.

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How would you describe this student’s academic and personal motivation?

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Please check the qualities for which this student is especially respected/admired:

 Responsibility/maturity Interest in other students

Superiority in studies Leadership in activities

Accomplishment in activities  Personality/manners

Success in athletics Other:______

General Ratings: In making these ratings, keep in mind that they are used to compare this student with his or her entire secondary class. Please check the single most appropriate box.

Below Average / Average / Above average / Excellent / One of the top encountered
in my career / No Basis
For
Judgment
Academic motivation
Academic creativity
Academic self-discipline
Academic growth potential
Leadership
Self-confidence
Warmth of personality
Sense of humor
Concern for others
Energy
Emotional maturity
Personal Initiative
Reactions to setbacks
Respect accorded by faculty

Please use this space below for additional comments. THANK YOU.

Teacher’s Signature: ______Date: ______