URBAN STUDIES PROGRAMS
                        Letter of Recommendation Form

Mail this completed form to:

Coordinator,________________________________Program
Urban Studies Programs
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bolton Hall, Rm 768
P. O. Box 413                                PHONE: 414/229-4751
Milwaukee, WI 53201                          FAX: 414/229-5942

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TO THE APPLICANT: Fill in your name and fields of interest within urban
studies before giving this form to the individual you are asking to
recommend you. Also, please provide the recommender with a stamped, 
pre-addressed envelope with the USP address above. 

NAME OF APPLICANT ________________________________________________________      
  
FIELDS OF INTEREST(Tentative)_____________________________________________

WAIVER: In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of
1974, you may waive your right to inspect this recommendation by signing
the statement below. Should you decide not to waive the right, you will
have access to the recommendation if you enroll in the Graduate School
at UW-Milwaukee. I hereby waive my right of access to this recommendation. 


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      Signature of Applicant                               Date
 
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TO THE RECOMMENDER: After responding to the items below, please comment
specifically on the applicant's strengths and limitations for graduate
study. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH A SEPARATE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. 

1. How long have you known the applicant?________________________________    
 
2. In what capacity? ____________________________________________________     

3. Please rate this student in terms of overall promise for graduate study:

Lowest    Middle     Next      Next                  Highest 
40%       20%        15%       15%          ------------10%------------ 
Below     Average    Above     Very       Excellent Outstanding Exceptional 

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Signature __________________________________________ Date _______________   
 
Name & Title (printed or typed) _________________________________________

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