SIXTH YEAR CERTIFICATE - ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

Please use the following checklist to determine that the application process is complete.

  1. Completed University application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
  2. Submitted official transcripts for all higher education institutions where the applicant competed course work.
  3. Enclosed copy of Connecticut Teaching Certificate or documented evidence of eligibility for a Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
  4. Enclosed two letters of recommendation from school administrators on Central Connecticut State University forms sealed in Central Connecticut State University envelopes.
  5. Enclosed typed application essay on Central Connecticut State University form.

Please note: Items 3,4, and 5 must be enclosed in one envelope and submitted by April 1 to:

Central Connecticut State University
Department of Educational Leadership
Barnard Hall Room 231.0000
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, Connecticut 06050

Failure to include an item may result in your disqualification from consideration.

SIXTH YEAR CERTIFICATE APPLICATION ESSAY

DEADLINE: APRIL 1

The application essay should be typed on this form and submitted in the envelope provided with other application materials to the Department of

Educational Leadership.

This essay is a very important part of your application because it tells us something about your professional development and also shows your ability to select, organize and present written material.

Essay: Write an essay, maximum of two pages: (1) explain why you are interested in the area of school leadership, and (2) describe your future career goals. Use the reverse side if needed.

Name ______________________________________________________

Signature _____________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________

Date __________________________________________________________

SIXTH YEAR CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

This form should be sealed in the enclosed Central Connecticut State University envelope or other envelope, and returned to the candidate. The applicant must return the unopened envelope along with the application to the Department of Educational Leadership ASAP.

Name of Applicant _____________________________________________________

 

How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity?
Please check in the appropriate box to indicate your assessment of the following characteristics of the applicant as compared with other teachers and prospective administrators with whom you have worked.

  No Chance to observe Highest 5% Next 10% Next 10% Next 25% Bottom 50%
1. Subject matter knowledge            
2. Positive contribution to the profession            
3. Commitment to the profession            
4. Written communication and report-writing skills            
5. Oral communication and presentation skills            
6. Ability to work with people            
7. School leadership and potential            

Use the reverse side of this form to provide any additional information that would help the admissions committee understand the candidate's strengths and weaknesses, and the candidate's potential as a school leader.

Name _____________________________________

Title____________________________

School______________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________

Date _________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE