Berlin Consortium for German Studies

German Language Recommendation Form


Please note: this form is NOT interactive. Please print out, complete, then return by regular mail to the following address:

Berlin Consortium for German Studies
Columbia University
Student Services Center
203 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119
New York, NY 10027-6902

Tel: (212) 854-2820
Fax: (212) 854-7400
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.ce.columbia.edu/berlin/

Important: select here for specific instructions and information on additional required application materials.

To the student: Please fill in the information below and submit this form to one of your German professors so that he or she may comment on your language level and ability to live and study abroad.



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Student's Name

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University

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Student's Street Address, City, State, Zip

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Student's Area Code/Telephone, E-mail Address


I have applied for:

o Autumn 20_______
o Spring 20_______
o Academic year 20_______-20_______

To the faculty member: The student named above is applying to the Berlin Consortium for German Studies (BCGS) at the Freie Universität Berlin. The BCGS program is open to students who have completed at least two years of college German or the equivalent with grades of B or better. Please assess the student's current level of proficiency, and rate the student according to the guidelines given. Use additonal paper if necessary.



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How would you rate the applicant's foreign language aptitude?

_____ Low
_____ Below average
_____ Average
_____ Above average
_____ High

What level of German language study will the student be prepared for upon arrival in Berlin?

_____ First Semester, Second Year (not prepared for BCGS program)
_____ Second Semester, Second Year (not prepared for BCGS program)

IMPORTANT: Students must be at least at first semester-third year level to qualify for admission.

_____ First Semester, Third Year
_____ Second Semester, Third Year
_____ First Semester, Fourth Year
_____ Second Semester, Fourth Year
_____ Other: ____________________________________

Please write a few sentences about your experience with this student. Use additional paper if necessary.

Return this form to the address above.




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Signature of Faculty Member and Date

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Name and Title

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Department and University

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Street Address

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City, State, Zip

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Area Code/Telephone

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E-mail Address