How does the ETS PPI Evaluation Report relate to the letter of recommendation?
The ETS PPI Evaluation Report and the letter of recommendation have important but distinct roles to play in the graduate admissions process. Unlike a letter of recommendation, the ETS PPI Evaluation Report provides standardized and quantifiable information, making it possible to compare candidates within a given year and from year to year — as well as from institution to institution. The ratings on the ETS PPI Evaluation Report are based on evaluators’ responses to a common set of structured questions. And, the report incorporates ratings from a number of evaluators, rather than just one, adding to the reliability of the report.
