SENIOR INFORMATION FOR RECOMMENDATIONLETTER

All students requesting letters of recommendation must complete this form.

NAME ______DOB______E-mail Address______

Father’s Name ______Occupation ______

Mother’s Name ______Occupation ______

I am living with ______Both Parents______Mother ______Father ______Other: ______

Test Scores:

PSATVerbal ______Math______

SAT Date ______Reading ______Math ______Writing ______ACT Date ______Composite ______

SATDate ______Reading ______Math ______Writing ______ACT Date ______Composite ______

Colleges you intend to apply to:

1. ______3. ______

2. ______4. ______

Earliest Deadline______

  • Complete this form at least three weeks before the college or scholarship deadline.
  • Recommendation letters will be sent directly to the college or scholarship organization.
  • Provide a stamped addressed envelope as well as any formsrequired by the college.
  • Return address should be: NYOS Charter School
12301 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78753
Name and Address of School / Official Deadline
Postmark ______or Received by______
Date Date
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This form assists your college counselor in writing your recommendation. The more specific details you can give us, the more thorough your college recommendation will be. This form will also help you with the entire college application process, especially in preparing for interviews and writing admission essays

  1. What two or three (academic & personal) accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
  1. What do you see as your greatest academic strengths? Weaknesses? Give specific examples.
  1. Of all the classes you have taken in high school, which have you enjoyed most and why?
  1. Which has been the most difficult for you and why did you take it?
  1. What do you see as your greatest personal strengths? Weaknesses? Give specific examples.
  1. List three adjectives or admirable qualities you would use to describe yourself and explain why.

a.

b.

c.

  1. List two adjectives your friends would use to describe you and explain why.

a.

b.

  1. List all the activities in which you have participated, the number of years and the amount of time per week you spent, and what you have gained or learned from each activity. Consider artistic, athletic, literary, community service and leadership positions.
  1. Which activity was most important to you? Why?
  1. Which awards and honors have you received? Which elected offices have you held?
  1. What do you hope to accomplish in college and after (career & life goals)?
  1. Discuss anything else you consider special or unique about yourself. Maybe add something that might not otherwise be known about you.
  1. What do you want discussed in your recommendation letter?

Attach your résumé to this form. It should include classes taken, leadership positions you have held, out-of-school activities, work and/or volunteer experience, and any special interests or hobbies you have.

Optional Personal Information: Admission to college and receiving financial aid is often affected by familycircumstances and financial need. Please describe any family circumstances, personal issues, or financial concernsyou wish to share. This information will be kept confidential.