USC Marshall has begun sending recommendation questions to recommenders. See the full list below, collected and confirmed by Clear Admit.
Recommendation Type:
- Academic
- Professional
- Both – Academic & Professional
Short Answers
- Against which group are you comparing the applicant? Examples: All students I know who have entered graduate school, all students I have taught or known, etc. (500 character limit)
- In what capacity have you known the applicant? (500 character limit)
- How long have you known the applicant? (100 character limit)
- What do you consider the applicant’s most outstanding talents or characteristics? (500 character limit)
- What are the applicant’s areas for growth? (500 character limit)
If you wish to include additional comments concerning the applicant’s aptitude for advanced study, please draft and submit your letter using the Upload Document button.
Ratings
- Exceptional – Top 2%
- Superior – Top 5%
- Excellent – Top 15%
- Above Average – 25%
- Average – Top 50%
- Below Average – Lower 50%
- Unable to Rate
Traits
- Ability to work with others
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Demonstrated Leadership
- Imagination/Creativity
- Intellectual Capacity
- Interpersonal Relations Including respect for others’ differences
- Motivation
- Maturity
