The applicant named above is applying to King’s College London. They have listed you as a referee and we would be very grateful to receive your opinion of the candidate’s qualities and suitability to the programme proposed. The applicant details and potential programme are listed above on the left. If you have any questions regarding giving this reference, please contact the King’s Admissions Officer named above.

1. Your relation to the applicant
   • Please state the length of time, and the capacity, in which the applicant has been known to you.
   • Has the applicant discussed his/her motivation for the proposed programme of study with you?
2. Academic abilities (if applicable)
   • How well do you know the applicant’s academic work?
   • Can you comment on the applicant’s present performance and future potential?
   • If available, please provide the student’s ranking in class.
   • Do you consider the applicant’s degree result a true reflection of his/her abilities? - Please comment on any examination results achieved or forecasts the results you believe they will achieve.
   • Please comment on any research experience the candidate has, if applying to undertake research at King’s or a taught programme with a significant research component.
3. Employment
   • If you are the applicant’s present or former employer, please include an outline of responsibilities and an appraisal of their competence and initiative.
   • Was this work experience directly relevant to this application?
4. Suitability for chosen programme in terms of:
   • Personal factors – application, independence of mind, creative ability.
   • Motivation
5. Powers of expression
   • Please comment on the candidate’s ability to express himself/herself orally and in writing.
6. Interests
   • Please refer to the candidate’s contribution to the life of the community of your organization.
7. Other information
   • Any further information you feel is relevant to their application.