Academic Form Entry Examples

Form entries for Ted Doe (using only required fields)

What is the position your applicant is applying for ?

Senior Recognition Award. Awarded for outstanding academic achievement

In a sentence or two describe your relationship with the applicant

I first met Ted in 2013 in my seminar about international business in
Korea in the 1800s. It was Ted’s first time studying Korean history
and he didn’t know much about it to start with.

Give an example, with specific details, of a project or assignment that made your applicant stand out

He worked hard and wrote a 28-page paper about why prices went up in Soeul from 1843 to 1851. His paper, which got an ‘A’, said it was because money changed hands faster, not because there was more money.Ted’s paper was clearly written, well-argued, and smart. He used numbers and texts well and knew how to apply economic ideas to history. Ted took things he learned in his economics classes and used them in history, all by himself. His paper offered a different take on Korea’s history with money.

Form entries for Jane Doe (using all form fields)

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Law School Penn State. They value analytical thinking and the ability to work independently.

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I met Jane back in August 2018 in a seminar I run on Japanese history, “Japan: The Later Empires”. Last semester, Jane joined my environmental history seminar.

Give an example, with specific details, of a project or assignment that made your applicant stand out

In the seminar on Japanese history, Jane was a force of nature. She tackled a challenging course head-on, dealing with complex historical texts and a diverse group of students. More than that, she brought out the best in everyone around her. If I needed to kick things into gear, I’d turn to her first. She had this skill for sparking really vibrant discussions, finding angles we hadn’t even considered.

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Last semester, Jane joined my environmental history seminar and, no surprise, shone brightly with a project on women in the early American conservationist movement.

Describe any additional skills, character traits, or personal circumstances that might demonstrate what an asset your applicant would be in the position they’re applying for.

A couple of years back, she was weighing up two summer internships and ended up choosing the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for a new challenge: creating an interactive ancient Greece exhibit. Her dedication to exploring different ways to make an impact, especially before graduating, really stood out to me.

Form entries for Janet Lerner

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Graduate School

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Janet tops the list of students I’ve had the pleasure of teaching this year.

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One vivid illustration of her capabilities was her performance in a local government simulation we conducted over three weeks—a critical part of the course designed to challenge students with complex, real-world problems. Janet didn’t just participate; she transformed it. Faced with a particularly thorny zoning issue that’s been the undoing of many a student, Janet devised a brilliant, rule-compliant solution that showed off her innovative thinking and knack for building relationships.

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She elevated the seriousness with which the simulation was taken, dismissing any notion of it being ‘just a game.’ Her constructive critique of both the simulation’s design and my guidance as its facilitator was invaluable, demonstrating her ability to be critical yet respectful, always aiming to enhance realism and coherence.

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Janet embodies a drive and breadth of interest that’s all too rare. With dual majors in Political Science and Art History, her intellectual pursuits are as diverse as they are deep, allowing her to offer enriched, nuanced perspectives on a wide range of topics from politics to sports, and beyond.

Form entries for Daniel Spence

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Dunham House’s Senatorial and Presidential Scholarship

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I got to know Daniel last fall in my Russian history course. Right off the bat, he was knocking it out of the park with top-notch papers, rich contributions to class discussions, and a genuine interest in what his classmates had to say.

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Although his heart lies with ancient Greece, Daniel has this unique ability to connect dots across histories. Whether we were discussing xenophobia in Russia or imperial court archives, he’d draw fascinating parallels with ancient Mediterranean practices or thinkers like Herodotus.

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Daniel’s interests go beyond just the arcane. He’s dedicated to dissecting modern political debates through a historical lens. His well-thought critiques, especially against warped representations of ancient history in today’s racial theories, are eye-opening. His analysis proved so compelling that I found myself referencing his insights in a graduate seminar.

Describe any additional skills, character traits, or personal circumstances that might demonstrate what an asset your applicant would be in the position they’re applying for.

Since I began at Wisconsin State in 2012, few students have made an impression like Daniel. His deep love for history and creative intellect make learning a delight for everyone he interacts with. I couldn’t recommend him more for the Senatorial and Presidential Scholarship.