Master of Science Degree, General Biology Program
University Biology Faculty Reference

APPLICANT: Please complete this section before giving the form to a university biology faculty member.

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I ___ waive/___ do not waive my right to review letters of recommendation.

NAME OF APPLICANT __________________ ___________________ _____________
                                              (Last Name)                             (First Name)                (Middle Name)

APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE _________________________________ DATE ________ 

TO THE UNIVERSITY BIOLOGY FACULTY MEMBER:
Please rank the applicant, with respect to his/her peers, using the following scale:

1 - Outstanding (top 5%)                       4 - Below Average (Bottom 50%)
2 - Above Average (top 25%)               X - Inadequate Information or Not Relevant
3 - Average (top 50%)

          __________   Ability to work with others
          __________   Enthusiasm and motivation
          __________   Ability to organize and express ideas clearly
          __________   Mastery of biology content knowledge
          __________   Scientific reasoning skills
          __________   Potential for success in graduate school

Please provide written comments on your letterhead that would assist us in evaluating the applicant's suitability for a Master of Science program. Please address each of the following points:


• How well, and in what capacity, you know the applicant
• An overall description of the applicant's attitude, motivation and work habits
• The applicant's special strengths
• Provide an example of the applicant's scientific reasoning skills
• Any additional information not covered above

REFERENCE'S
PRINTED NAME ________________________________                     POSITION / TITLE______________________


SCHOOL ______________________________________                       PHONE _______________________________

SIGNATURE ___________________________________                       DATE ________________________________



Please return this completed form to the student in the enclosed envelope.
Be sure to sign the envelope in the box located on the flap.
Address the letter to:
 Mrs. Ellie Warder, Dept of Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0088