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Common App teacher evaluation TE
Student section
After completing this section, send this form to a teacher who has taught you an academic subject (for example, English, computer
science, math, science, social studies, or world language). If applying via mail, please also provide your teacher stamped envelopes
addressed to each college.
Student details
Legal name
First/given Middle Last/family/sur (Enter name exactly as it appears on official documents.) Suffix
Date of birth
mm/dd/yyyy
Email CAID (Common App ID)
Address
Number and street Apartment number City/town
County State/province Country ZIP/postal code
Current or most recent secondary/high school CEEB code
Teacher section
The teacher recommendation lets you share unique insights about your student from the vantage point of the classroom. They can
provide a view of an applicant’s intellectual curiosity, creative thought, and work habits. Keep in mind that not every college requires a
teacher recommendation. Refer to the requirements grid for information about which colleges use this form.
Teacher details
Name
Prefix
First/given
Middle initial Last/family/sur Suffix
Title Phone
Include country code, number, and extension (if applicable)
Fax
Include country code, number, and extension (if applicable)
Email
Please indicate if you are a high school/secondary school teacher or a college/university instructor.
High school/secondary school teacher College/university instructor
Subject area
e.g. Computer science, English
School details
School name CEEB code
Address
Number and street City/town
County State/province Country ZIP/postal code
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Ratings
Compared to other students in their class, how do you rate this student in terms of:
No basis Below
average
Average Good
(above
average)
Very good
(well above
average)
Excellent
(top 10%)
Outstanding
(top 5%)
One of the top
few encountered
in my career
Academic achievements
Intellectual promise
Quality of writing
Creative thought
Productive discussion
Faculty respect
Disciplined habits
Maturity
Motivation
Leadership
Integrity
Reaction to setbacks
Concern for others
Self confidence
Initiative
Overall
Evaluation
How long have you known this student and in what context?
What are the first words that come to your mind to describe this student?
Please attach a list of the courses in which you have taught this student, including the level of course difficulty (AP, IB, accelerated,
Cambridge, honors, elective; 100-level, 200-level, etc.).
Please attach a short evaluation (1000 words or less) that will help colleges differentiate this student from others. We especially welcome a
broad-based assessment and encourage you to consider describing or addressing what you think is important about this student, including a
description of academic and personal characteristics, as demonstrated in your classroom.
Signature
Signature Date
mm/dd/yyyy
Please send this form directly to each college admission office. Do not send this form to Common App.
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