Character Reference

Applicant Name:

The person named above has applied to be a student at the Kanakuk Institute. We rely on people like you to help us accurately appraise our prospective students. This includes identifying positive or negative situations from the past or present conditions, which affect the applicant's ministry effectiveness or suitability for admission to the Kanakuk Institute.

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Please rate the candidate by placing a check mark by one or more items under each of the headings below. Do not check items of which you feel uncertain or in which you have had no opportunity to observe.

Sociability or Friendliness




Responsiveness
 Slow to sense how others feel
 Reasonably responsive
 Understanding and thoughtful
 Response with unusual insight and consideration
 
Intelligence
 Learns and thinks slowly
 Average mental ability
 Alert; has a good mind
 Brilliant; exceptional capacity
Emotional Adjustment
 Yields to urges or cravings
 Tense, fearful, worried
 Easily angered, frustrated
 Downhearted, blue, depressed
 Maintains balance, self-control
 
Achievement
 Does only what is assigned
 Starts but does not finish
 Meets average expectations
 Resourceful and effective
 Superior Creative Ability
Teachability
 Rigid, Argumentative
 Highly opinionated
 Open-minded
 Willing to receive instruction
 Eager to receive instruction
 
Leadership
 Makes no effort to lead
 Tries but lacks ability
 Has some leadership promise
 Good leadership ability
 Unusual ability to lead
Self-Image
 Insecure
 Feels inferior
 Self-confident
 May be prone to boast
 Modest, true estimate of self
 
Teamwork
 Frequently causes friction
 Usually cooperative
 Prefers to work alone
 Most effective in teamwork
Handling Conflict
 Effectively works it out
 Stuffs frustration
 Explosive, angry outburst
 Seems passive-aggressive
 
Have you noticed in the applicant?
 
Critical Spirit

Argumentative

Domineering Manner

Procrastinator

Impractical

Irritable

Easily Discouraged

Anxious

Moody

Tendency toward dependent relationships

Homosexual relationships

Punctual

Humble/teachable

Adaptable

Dependable

Mature

Ability to communicate

Takes initiative

 
If you wish, describe briefly and concretely specific instances which support or interpret your judgments above.

How long have you known the applicant?

Do you have any reservations concerning the personal integrity of the applicant?
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Would you like to add any additional insight?  Yes No

By checking this box, I acknowledge that the judgments provided on this form were submitted by the individual named above and are complete and honest to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the information that I submit will be considered confidential, and will be kept secure and private. The Kanakuk Institute certifies that this information will be shared only with Institute staff members or related ministries, including Kanakuk Kamps, K-Life National, Kids Across America, and John Brown University.