Marist in Manhattan Marist College School of Communication and the Arts, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845 575-3000 Communication Program contact: [email protected] extension 2730 Fax 845 575-3885 Fashion Program contact: [email protected] extension 6193 Art Program contact: [email protected] extension 2036

Advisor/Faculty Recommendation Form Spring deadline ----- Sept. 15 Fall deadline ----- Feb. 15

Applicant: -Please ask your recommender to fill out this form and return with the other required documents to Marist in Manhattan, at the address specified below. -Please be sure to specify which program you are applying to: Fashion or Communication Media. -This recommendation form is required; submission of a letter of recommendation is optional.

Applicant: ______(last) (first) (middle) Please check one: � I waive my right to examine this recommendation � I do not waive my right to examine this recommendation

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Recommender: This form is to recommend undergraduate students for the Marist in Manhattan, a competitive program requiring a full semester of field experience and study, centered on immersion in the professional world of New York City. Program requirements include a full-time course load composed of a minimum 270 hours of field work (three to four days of work per week for 12 weeks) and complementary online seminar(s). The ideal applicant is academically & judicially sound, possesses a high level of maturity and independence, is self-reliant and is motivated to excel. Successful candidates typically have a GPA of 3.25 or above (4.0) scale and have completed 60 or more credits.

Recommender’s Information:

Name ______Title______(please print) (please print)

Phone ______Email______(please print) (please print)

What is your relationship to the applicant? ______Advisor ______Faculty ______Other

How long have you known this student? ______

Please rate the student’s abilities using a scale of 0-10, with 0 being the lowest score possible and 10 being the highest score possible. The total maximum score is 100 points. _____ Analytical skill level _____ Writing communication skills _____ Verbal communication skills _____ Overall academic capability _____ Ability to work independently _____ Ability to meet deadlines _____ Ability to follow direction _____ Ability to accept constructive criticism _____ Ability to succeed in a professional workplace _____ Potential for personal growth & development

Do you believe this student can successfully complete the program described above? ____ Yes ____ No ___ Unsure OPTIONAL COMMENTS: ______

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Recommender's Signature ______Date ______/______/______

(PRINT the completed form – retain a copy for your records)

This form can be submitted electronically or printed out and faxed or mailed to appropriate program director.

For Communication & Media Arts students, For Fashion students, send completed forms to: send completed forms to:

Mailing address: Mailing address:

Prof. Gerry McNulty Mr. Juan-Manuel Olivera-Silvera Lowell Thomas 150 Fashion Program Marist College Donnelly Hall 3399 North Road, Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 3399 North Road PH: 845 575-3655 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 FAX: 845 575-3696 PH: 845-575-3000, x6193 Email: [email protected] FAX: 845-575-3075 Email: [email protected]

For Art Students, Send completed forms to:

Ms. Laura Hammond-Toonkel 51 Fulton St. Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 PH: 845 575-3000, x 2036 [email protected]

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