Letter of Recommendation for Leadership Abilities and Personal Character

Name of Nominee

Name of Recommender

Title of Recommender

Recommender Telephone

Recommender Email Address

How long have you known the nominee?

In what capacity?

Goldman Sachs Global Leaders are selected primarily on the basis of leadership potential, high academic achievement, prospects for continued academic success, relentless integrity, and commitment to a global perspective on world affairs.

Please address the candidate’s characteristics, such as confidence, persuasiveness, diligence, conviction, vitality, and poise, which you feel contribute to his or her leadership abilities. Describe the candidate’s personal strengths and limitations, and any specific characteristics that you think justify his or her nomination for this distinction. Illustrate how the candidate exhibited these characteristics to excel in the leadership role described. Explain what makes this candidate’s leadership ability and potential superior to others of the same age group. A letter that effectively supports the candidate will:

Discuss the items mentioned above Make the case that this candidate is outstanding in terms of leadership, academics, and personal integrityPresent 1 or 2 examples of accomplishments or achievements of the candidate Explain any apparent weaknesses of the candidate Show how the candidate’s record of community service illustrates outstanding leadership skills and personal characteristics Identify any unusual aspects of the school or community that might strengthen the candidacy (e.g., strict grading policy, limited opportunities for internships in the community) If possible, give some examples of the candidate’s fluency in or facility with English

Your recommendation should be typed on a separate sheet and attached to this form.

Please sign and return the completed letter and this form in a sealed envelope directly to the nominee. Your evaluation will become part of the nominee’s official file, for use only by IIE staff/partner, and the selection committees. It will not be released to the nominee.

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