HMC PROJECTS IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE

Recommendation of Current English Teacher

Name of Applicant Nutsa Nutsubidze
Name of Teacher Tamuna Tsiskaridze
Name of School Public school n 147

Instructions to the Applicant

Please fill in your name and give this form to your current English teacher – specifically, the teacher in your school, not
one from an outside language academy where you might also study.

To the teacher

The student named above has applied to the HMC Projects Scholarship Programme. We should be most grateful for
any assistance you can give us in our evaluation process by completing this form. The student is an applicant for an
award for academic study in a UK boarding school and the personal experience of living abroad. The competition for
the award is very strong and we depend on and value your assessment. Your comments, which we shall hold in
confidence, will form part of this student’s profile, which will include an interview, teacher recommendations, a school
transcript (grades) and a written essay.

If selected the student will also be expected to participate in extra-curricular activities, while living as part of a new
community. We should appreciate your candid opinion of this applicant as we evaluate just how suitable he/she is to
be awarded a scholarship.

When you answer the questions, please give thought to some of the qualities listed – these are of great interest to us.

PERSONAL QUALITIES ACADEMIC QUALITIES

Integrity, Maturity, Responsibility, Consideration of Academic Achievement, Motivation & Effort,

Others, Confidence, Sense of Humour, Personality,
Honesty, Emotional Stability, Self Awareness,
Leadership Ability, Conduct, Independence,
Relationship with Peers/Adults
Creativity, Intellectual Curiosity, Communicativeness,
Perceptiveness, Self Discipline, Organisational Skills,
Dependability, Reaction to Criticism, Cooperation,
Imagination, English Language Skills (writing, speaking,
reading)

When you have completed it, please give this form back to the student in a sealed envelope.

Thank you very much for your help.

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 Recommendation of Current English Teacher
Name of Applicant Nutsa Nutsubidze
Name of Teacher Tamuna Tsiskaridze
Name of School Public school n 147

1. Referring to the listings on the sheet, and with as much detail as possible, please comment on the
greatest strengths of this student in relation to others in the applicant’s age group whom you have
known in terms of his/her:
a. Academic Qualities:
I am writing this reference at the request of Nutsa Nutsubidze who is applying for your program. I have
known Nutsa for two years, in my capacity as a teacher at Public school n 147 and earned superior
grades in my class. Based on Nutsa’s grades, attendance and class participation, I would rate Nutsa’s
academic performance in my class as superior.

b. Personal Qualities:
I have taught Nutsa for two years at school and found her to be very intelligent, hard-working and
creative. She is attentive, she has a lot of strengths to offer you. She is always interested in supporting
others. For example she was helping orphan children teach different subjects at the weekend.

2. To help us better understand the applicant, please comment on:

a. Areas of special interest, talent, proficiency or contribution other than in the academic realm:
Nutsa is highly ambitious person. In addition to academic excellence, Nutsa has also shown keen
interest in sports. She has participated in lots of school competitions

b. Area in need of growth or development:

She is also willing to learn computer science with her great interest in math. I have been especially
impressed by her performance.

3. How do you judge the applicant’s qualifications altogether in terms of character, adaptability, self-
discipline, relationships with classmates and adults etc.?
In conclusion, I would highly recommend Nutsa Nutsubidze. If her performance in my class is any
indication of how she would perform in your school, Nutsa will be a positive addition to your program.
If you should ever need any additional information you can feel free to contact me at +995558585003
anytime.

Thank you very much for your candour and assistance.

Your Signature Date

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Recommendation of Current Mathematics Teacher

Name of Applicant Nutsa Nutsubidze
Name of Teacher Bela Taliashvili
Name of School Public school n 147
Instructions to the Applicant
Please fill in your name and give this form to your current mathematics teacher.

To the teacher
The student named above has applied to the HMC Projects Scholarship Programme. We should be most grateful for
any assistance you can give us in our evaluation process by completing this form. The student is an applicant for an
award for academic study in a UK boarding school and the personal experience of living abroad. The competition for
the award is very strong and we depend on and value your assessment. Your comments, which we shall hold in
confidence, will form part of this student’s profile, which will include an interview, teacher recommendations, a school
transcript (grades) and a written essay.

If selected the student will also be expected to participate in extra-curricular activities, while living as part of a new
community. We should appreciate your candid opinion of this applicant as we evaluate just how suitable he/she is to
be awarded a scholarship.

When you have completed it, please give this form back to the student in a sealed envelope.

For how many years have you known the student? I know this student from the 4th grade, for over 6
years

For how many years have you taught the student? For 6 years
In what course(s) have you taught the student? I am a school teacher and I follow the curriculum and the
school book program.

Student’s current mathematics course title Geometry

Please describe the student’s current course content:

I can say that now what are we going through the school program, she showed herself the most during the
activity.
If you know the student well, please comment on areas of special interest, talent, proficiency or
contribution other than in academic ones.
I have been working with this student since 4th grade and had a chance to observe her development in academic,
as well as personal directions. She is a responsible, initiative-taking, hardworking, determined person.
Regardless of the age, she has clear understanding of her goals and aspirations. Given relevant academic support
and development opportunities I believe she will become a qualified specialist of any field, including
mathematics and related sciences.

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For each skill or attribute below, please place a check mark in the column that represents your evaluation
of the student in comparison with other students in his or her age group whom you have taught. If you have
no basis for judgment, please do not hesitate to indicate so.
One of
the top Excellent Good No basis
Below
few I have (Top 10% (above Average for
Average
ever this year) average) judgment
taught

Knowledge of the basic skills x

Accuracy in the use of basic skills x
Problem solving ability x
Reasoning ability x
Understanding of/appreciation for x
underlying ideas and concepts
Effort/determination x
Command of mathematics compared to x
other students you have taught
Academic potential x
Intellectual curiosity x
Organisation x
Honesty/integrity x
Maturity (relative to age) x
Concern for others x
Responsibility x
Emotional stability x

Overall evaluation as a person x

Overall evaluation as a student X

If the student is notably strong or weak in any area listed above, please explain;

How do you judge the applicant’s qualifications altogether in terms of criteria such as character,
adaptability, self-discipline, and/or relations with classmates and adults?
During the lesson she is very organized. Nutsa is very organized and sociable. If her classmates need any help
with their homework or in something else, she is always ready to help them.

Thank you very much for your candour and assistance.

Your Signature Date

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General Recommendation by Principal/Tutor/Class Teacher

Name of Applicant
Name and title of
Principal/TutorClass
Teacher
Name of School
Nutsa Nutsubidze
Marine Gvianishvili
Public school n 147

Instructions to the Applicant

Please fill in your name and give this form to the person who can best write a general recommendation – probably
this will be your Principal or a Tutor or a Class Teacher.

To the Principal/Tutor/Class Teacher

The student named above has applied to the HMC Projects Scholarship Programme. We should be most grateful for
any assistance you can give us in our evaluation process by completing this form. The student is an applicant for an
award for academic study in a UK boarding school and the personal experience of living abroad. The competition for
the award is very strong and we depend on and value your assessment. Your comments, which we shall hold in
confidence, will form part of this student’s profile, which will include an interview, teacher recommendations, a school
transcript (grades) and a written essay.

If selected the student will also be expected to participate in extra-curricular activities, while living as part of a new
community. We should appreciate your candid opinion of this applicant as we evaluate just how suitable he/she is to
be awarded a scholarship.

When you answer the questions, please give thought to some of the qualities listed – these are of great interest to us

When responding to the questions on the second sheet, the following are some of the qualities of particular interest
to us.

PERSONAL QUALITIES ACADEMIC QUALITIES

Integrity, Maturity, Responsibility, Consideration of
Others, Confidence, Sense of Humour, Personality,
Honesty, Emotional Stability, Self Awareness,
Leadership Ability, Conduct, Independence,
Relationship with Peers/Adults
Academic Achievement, Motivation & Effort,
Creativity, Intellectual Curiosity, Communicativeness,
Perceptiveness, Self Discipline, Organisational Skills,
Dependability, Reaction to Criticism, Cooperation,
Imagination, English Language Skills (writing, speaking,
reading)

When you have completed it, please give this form back to the student in a sealed envelope.

Thank you very much for your help.

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 Recommendation of Principal/Tutor/Class Teacher
Name of Applicant Nutsa Nutsubidze
Name and title of Class Marine Gvianishvili
Teacher
Name of School Public school n 147

1. Referring to the listings on the sheet, please comment on the greatest strengths of this student in
relation to others in the applicant’s age group whom you have known in terms of his/her:
a. Academic Qualities:
Nutsa Nutsubidze, a student of the 147th Public school of Tbilisi, is studying in class XI2 .She is
distinguished by discipline, good academic performance, great zeal and motivation for learning. She
studies foreign languages with special zeal. She is able to manage her study time in order to study with
quality, thoughtfully on time to complete the tasks given by the teachers.

b. Personal Qualities:
Nutsa is distinguished by her sociability and the ability to cooperate. She takes criticism and remarks
from her superiors and peers in a healthy way and of course takes them into account. Nutsa is an
emotionally balanced young woman, she is stable and calm and manages her emotions well. Does not
create conflict situations in the class and plays the role of mediator during disagreements between
classmates. In class she is distinguished by the love and respect of her friends, she helps her
classmates in preparing lessons.
2. To help us better understand the applicant, please comment on:
a. Areas of special interest, talent, proficiency or contribution other than in the academic realm:
Nutsa is an independent and moderately self-confident teenager, she can analyse and distinguish
between good and evil. She actively participates in class discussions, while working on projects, she is
distinguished by her creativity, imagination and imagination skills.
b. Area in need of growth or development:
Nutsa participates with great enthusiasm and determination in school and state Olympiads and
competitions, school and class events.

3. How do you judge the applicant’s qualifications altogether in terms of character, adaptability, self-
discipline, relationships with classmates and adults etc.?
she especially demonstrates in the process of performing group work. She has leadership qualities, but
she considers and respects the opinion and views of her teammates.

4. Does the applicant have any medical or psychological conditions about which a boarding school
should be made aware? If yes, please give details (and if necessary on a separate sheet).

5. Has the applicant ever been involved been involved in any activity requiring a serious disciplinary
response or in any criminal activity? If yes, please give details (and if necessary on a separate sheet).

6. How does this applicant compare overall to other gifted students you have known in the past, taking
both personal and academic strengths into account? And how strongly do you support this application?
I am sure that Nutsa will succeed in this project as well present our school in a positive light.

Thank you very much for your candour and assistance. Your signature___________________ Date_____

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