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Letter of Reference

                                                                                                                                          
Last Name First Name Middle Name  
APPLICANT: If you wish to waive your right (under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) to review this letter of reference please sign below. Such action is optional.
                                                                                                                                        
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EVALUATOR: This individual has applied to the Ph.D. Program in Accountancy. We would appreciate your opinion concerning this person's desire and ability to pursue doctoral studies. You may include information such as the applicant's ability to teach and conduct research, motivation, career objectives, and determination to succeed in a demanding program. Thank you for providing this reference.
  1. In what capacity have you known the applicant?
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  1. How long have you known the applicant?
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  1. Please rate the applicant in the following traits and abilities:
 
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  1. Please provide any comments that you feel would help in evaluating the applicant. Use the reverse side of this page or a separate sheet if desired.
Signature _________________________ Date ___________________________________
Name     _________________________ Title ___________________________________
Address  _________________________________________________________________
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Please return to:

Director of Ph.D Program
School of Accountancy
303 Cornell Hall
University of Missouri Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211

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