LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM:
Letters of Recommendation are for use on Scholarship Applications, Job Applications, Senior Project, and other uses. Even if the person writing the letter for you knows you well, this form will help the letter writer know what you would like to have included on the letter as they write your letter of recommendation.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Complete this personal student data sheet and submit it to the person from whom you are requesting a letter.
2. Watch "deadlines." A writer should be allowed at least two weeks to complete their letter.-DO NOT ASK THEM AT THE LAST MINUTE!
3. Be as specific as you can (i.e., leadership in the classroom, in-school and community activities, etc.) so the writer can speak to the requirements of your request.
4. Set your date to pick up the letter a day or two before you need it.
5. Follow up receiving your letter with a thank you note or a personal "thank you" to the writer the very next day.
6. If you "hit" on a scholarship, let the letter writer and your school counselor know.
7. Consider non-relatives in the community such as employers, church members, coaches, and teachers as possible references.
8. Ask permission to photocopy your letter; it will save you and the writer time. (You need an original letter with writer’s signature in blue ink for your senior project.)
9. Make photocopies of any applications, essays, letters of recommendations or other pertinent documents for your own records.
10. Keep a copy of this completed form for future use.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
STUDENT INFORMATION FORM Student Name: ______
This information is requested so those community and/or school staff members who are willing to write a letter of recommendation for you will be able to do so in the best and most complete way possible. Please complete all sections of this form in as comprehensive a manner as possible.
When you have completed this form (print legibly), make copies to give to each person from whom you are requesting a letter of recommendation. If you want it sent to a college, BE SURE to provide the person with a stamped, pre-addressed envelope (typed or neatly printed) and the official recommendation form if the institution requires one.
Make sure this is given to the person you want a recommendation from at least two weeks before the recommendation is due to arrive at its destination (sooner if possible).
PERSONAL DATA SECTION
1. Full legal name
2. Home address
3. Parent's names (optional or if requested)
4. Father's employer (optional or if requested)
5. Mother's employer (optional or if requested)
6. Test Scores: (optional or if requested) PSAT Verbal____ Math____ SAT I Verbal____ Math____ Writing____ ACT Comp____
7. Rank in class: (optional or if requested) ______Cumulative GPA: (optional or if requested)
8. Purpose of recommendation:
9. What colleges have you chosen or are considering
10. What subject(s) are you considering for your college major
11. What vocation or career are you considering
12. What experience have you had in this area
13. What are your best subjects
14. What are your hobbies or special interests
15. What special talents do you possess (music, sports, etc.)
16. List five words you would use to describe yourself
17. WRITE A STATEMENT ABOUT WHAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR STRENGTHS AND/OR UNIQUENESS.
Be specific.
18. HAVE A PARENT OR SIGNIFICANT ADULT IN YOUR LIFE WRITE A STATEMENT ABOUT WHAT THEY CONSIDER TO BE YOUR STRENGTHS AND/OR UNIQUENESS.
Complete next page for activity information
ACTIVITIES SECTION
In this section, be sure you list the year, team, class, position, hours worked, specific office(s) held, and other detailed type of information for grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
1. List and detail all school activities in which you have participated:
GRADE ACTIVITY
2. List and detail out-of-school activities: (community service, church volunteer, tutoring, etc.)
GRADE ACTIVITY
3. List and detail sports (in or out of school) in which you have participated:
GRADE SPORT
4. List and detail significant travel experiences you have had:
GRADE TRAVEL AREAS
5. List and detail work experience: (paid work, days, hours, etc.)
GRADE JOB/DETAILS
6. List and detail all awards and honors no matter how small you feel they are:
GRADE AWARD/HONOR