CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICANT
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name First Middle
Apartment
Current Street Address
or Unit #
City /
Postal Code Country
State
Phone E-mail Address
Birth Term and Program
Month /Date /Year
Date: applied for:
Waiver: Under the federal law entitled the Family Educational Rights and privacy Act of 1974, enrolled students are given the right to
inspect their records, including letters of recommendation. While we shall consider all letters of recommendation carefully we believe that
in many instances letters written in confidence are, in the long run, of greater utility in the assessment of a student’s qualifications, abilities,
and promise.
We invite you, therefore, but do not require you, to sign the following waiver.
I expressly waive any rights I might have to access this letter of recommendation under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974, or any other law, regulation, or policy.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________
TO THE RECOMMENDER
The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to Thunderbird (www.thunderbird.edu). Your insight into this applicant’s
talents and abilities will be important in determining his/her entrance.
Mr./ Mrs. / Ms. / Dr. Last Name First Name
Position / Title Organization
Contact address
City /
Postal Code Country
State
Are you a Thunderbird alumnus? YES NO Year of Graduation
Are you an education professional? YES NO
Would you like more information on Thunderbird? YES NO
RECOMMENDER SIGNATURE
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________
RECOMMENDER INFORMATION
Please write a letter of recommendation on official stationery of the organization with which you are associated,
and address it to “Thunderbird Admissions Committee”.
The questions and statements below are provided as a guideline to assist you in writing your letter of
recommendation. In considering applicants, the admissions committee typically finds that a recommendation
presenting a balanced view of an applicant’s abilities and other attributes while citing specific anecdotes is most
helpful.
• Length and context of your acquaintance with the applicant
• An evaluation of the applicant’s interpersonal skills in a professional environment
• Your estimation of the applicant’s potential for organizational leadership responsibilities
• A comparative review of the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses
• An example, known personally by you, of performance excellence by the applicant
• Knowledge that you have of the applicant’s ability to function in a diverse and multinational
environment
• Anything else about the applicant that you feel is important for the Thunderbird Admissions Committee
to know
The Thunderbird Admissions Committee genuinely appreciates your efforts on behalf of the candidate and your
contribution to the enrichment of the school.
Thunderbird Office of Admissions
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ 85306-6000
USA
1-602-978-7100
admissions@t-bird.edu