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McNair Scholars Recommendation

The McNair Scholars Program prepares students of first-generation and low-income backgrounds and/or students from underrepresented groups for graduate study. Being a McNair scholar requires a deep commitment as participants are expected to participate in workshops and seminars, attend lectures, study for the GRE, complete a faculty-mentored research internship, and present at conferences. Your assessment of the applicant’s character and promise as a scholar will assist the McNair Program in selecting the most qualified and capable applicants. Please fill out the summary evaluation and include a short statement, providing examples as to why this student would or would not make an outstanding McNair scholar.

Applicant Name*
First Last
Proposed Graduate Program or Department*
Degree*
How long have you known the Applicant?*
In what capacity do you know the Applicant?*
Statement*
Research Aptitude*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Intellectual Potential*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Ability to work with others*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Creativity and Imagination*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Maturity*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Self-confidence*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Reliability*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Oral communication skills*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Written skills*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Ability to analyze and formulate a solution*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Motivation for proposed program of study*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Potential as a teacher*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Potential for career advancement*
- Below Average — Lowest 40%
- Average — Middle 20%
- Above Average — Next 15%
- Very Good — Next higher 10%
- Outstanding — Almost Top 5%
- Truly Exceptional — Top 5%
- Inadequate Opportunity to Observe
Please indicate the strength of your overall endorsement.*
- Not recommended
- Recommended with some reservations
- Recommended
- Highly recommended
Your Name*
First Last
Position*
Academic Department or Office*

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