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2026 SLIYS Teacher Recommendation Form

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Scholar Information

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Recommender Information
Do you recommend this scholar for the SLIYS program?

If you would like more information about the SLIYS program, please visit http://go.osu.edu/SLIYS.

Please include information that will help us understand the applicant as an individual. Is there a particular trait or personal quality that makes this student stand out? Are there circumstances in this student's background that will provide the admissions committee with a better understanding of the applicant?

Please rate the applicant on each dimension below according to the following scale.

1 = Below average
2 = Average (in keeping with other students at the same grade level)
3 = Above average
4 = Excellent (among the top 10% of students)
5 = Outstanding (among the top few students I have worked with)

Academic ability
Emotional maturity
Intellectual curiosity
Aptitude in language study
Interest in language study
Problem solving skills
Work habits and discipline
Respect for school rules
Displays a positive attitude
Works well collaboratively

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