Letter of Recommendation

MBA Programme
Lahore University of Management Sciences
LU M S
Opposite Sector U, DHA
Lahore Cantt, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
Ph: 92-42-5722670-79; Fax: 92-42-5722591

To be completed by applicant:

Applicant's Name ________________________________________________________________

To be completed by the referee:

When considering applicants to the LUMS MBA Programme, particular emphasis is placed on the comments of referees. Please fill out
this form with care as your comments have a bearing on the admission decision. The Admissions Committee finds that a recommendation
which presents a balanced view of an applicant’s abilities and other attributes is most helpful to the applicant and to the Committee. Specific
comments about significant attributes, whether positive or negative, are more useful than routine praise from a teacher or a person who
has worked closely with the candidate.

1. In what capacity have you known the applicant? ________________________________________________________

For how long? _____ years and/or ______ months.

2. In comparison with other students and/or professionals you have known, how would you rate the applicant with respect
to the following qualities?

Inadequate
Below Very
Average Good Outstanding opportunity
Average Good
to observe

Intellectual ability

Maturity

Perseverance

Creativity/Imagination

Integrity

Self confidence

Ability to get along

with others

Managerial potential

Ability to communicate
in English

Ability to communicate
in Urdu
3. Please comment on the applicant’s academic preparation and abilities (both positive and negative).

4. Please comment on the applicant’s demonstrated and/or potential managerial and leadership abilities
mentioning both positive and negative aspects.

Your Full Name

Designation

Professional Address

Telephone # Fax # Email

Signature and official stamp Date

Instructions for submitting your recommendation

Please place this recommendation in the envelope provided, seal the envelope and sign across the seal. Return it to the
applicant as soon as possible. The applicant will submit the sealed envelope containing your recommendation as part of
his/her complete application package to the Admissions Office, Lahore University of Management Sciences.
Your prompt response in returning this form to the applicant is essential for a timely decision. LUMS appreciates your
assistance and wants to assure you that your comments will be considered carefully and treated with strict confidentiality.