Teacher/Counselor Recommendation

Applicant Information

Please complete this section to the best of your knowledge

*First Name of Applicant

*Last Name of Applicant

Does the applicant use a different name?

Yes

No

Preferred name

*Birthdate

This recommendation is for a:

First-year applicant

Transfer applicant

*High school of Applicant

*College/University of Applicant

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This student has applied for:

Spring 2025

Fall 2025

Recommender Information

The person named above is applying to SUNY Cortland. The Admissions Review Committee needs your thoughts about the applicant's academic and personal qualifications. Please complete the following form to assist us in our review process. Your recommendation will remain confidential. The Admissions Committee does not provide access to application material to the applicant or to his/her family. This form will not become part of the student’s official file should the applicant enroll at SUNY Cortland. Thank you!

*Your First Name

*Your Last Name

*Your Email address

*Your Title/Relationship to the applicant

Recommender questions

Please evaluate the applicant on the areas below using the following scale: N/A (No basis to judge), Below Average, Average, Good, Very Good, Top 10% (Excellent), Top 1% (Exceptional)

You may answer the following questions in the spaces below, by uploading a separate letter of recommendation, or providing a short video narrative if you prefer.

How long have you known the applicant and in what context? (If you are a teacher, please list the course(s) you have taught this applicant, and please note the year in school and the level of the course: AP, honors, elective, etc.)

Please summarize your assessment of this candidate’s academic promise and personal characteristics. Why do you think the applicant would be successful academically at SUNY Cortland?

Do you want to upload a separate letter of recommendation?

Yes

No

OPTIONAL: Upload your letter of recommendation

(Microsoft Word or PDF document)

Do you want to upload a video recommendation?

Yes

No

OPTIONAL: Record your video recommendation here