Mature Students Reference for Diploma in Foundation Studies 2020-21

1. Name of Applicant:

2. Please give your written opinion of the applicant's potential for success on a degree programme at NUI Galway using the following criteria:

Past record of Attendance

Literacy, Numeracy and Communication Skills

Adaptability to new situations

Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines

Potential to cope with academic learning

3. Also please indicate the numerical rating you feel is appropriate: {Rating: 5 = Very Good to 1 = Poor} Scale: 1 = Poor – applicant very rarely displays this ability/quality. 2 = Below Average – applicant rarely displays this ability/quality. 3 = Average – applicant can draw on this ability /quality in certain circumstances. 4 = Above Average – applicant is frequently able to demonstrate this ability/quality 5 = Very Good – applicant has this ability/quality in abundance.

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Past record of attendance	Past record of attendance, 1	Past record of attendance, 2	Past record of attendance, 3	Past record of attendance, 4	Past record of attendance, 5
Literacy, numeracy and communication skills	Literacy, numeracy and communication skills, 1	Literacy, numeracy and communication skills, 2	Literacy, numeracy and communication skills, 3	Literacy, numeracy and communication skills, 4	Literacy, numeracy and communication skills, 5
Adaptability to new situations	Adaptability to new situations, 1	Adaptability to new situations, 2	Adaptability to new situations, 3	Adaptability to new situations, 4	Adaptability to new situations, 5
Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines	Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines, 1	Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines, 2	Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines, 3	Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines, 4	Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines, 5
Potential to cope with academic learning	Potential to cope with academic learning, 1	Potential to cope with academic learning, 2	Potential to cope with academic learning, 3	Potential to cope with academic learning, 4	Potential to cope with academic learning, 5

4. Please give your opinion of the applicant's motivation and determination/'staying power'

5. What particular supports do you thinks/he would require in order to ensure his/her success in college?

6. Do you consider the applicant's expectations with regard to this course realistic?

7. Is there any other relevant information that would support this student's application?

8. Referee's Details

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Date:

Name:

Organisation and Position:

Contact Phone Number and Email:

In what capacity is the candidate known to you:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this report and for your speedy response. Please can you let the applicant know you have submitted a reference on their behalf.