Student Brag Sheet

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

If you need a letter of recommendation from your counselor/teacher, for a college application, a scholarship program or some other activity, you need to complete this form. Remember, that the counselor writing your recommendation wants to do a good job for you, so it’s important that you follow all directions on the following list.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION:

______Write a statement about your strengths and uniqueness, being sure to use personal experiences to illustrate ideas. (Or include a copy of your college essay.)

______Complete this Counselor/Teacher Letter of Recommendation Form. Include as much information as possible. Use a separate piece of paper if necessary. The style and form of these statements are not of great importance, but the content, quality, and specific examples are. Be as comprehensive as possible. Your recommender will appreciate the information and will be able to write a stronger letter for you.

______Return student statement and completed form to counselor/teacher(s) writing the recommendation by ______.

______Order Transcripts through the Registrar’s Office.

Remember to thank the person writing your recommendation.

PERSONAL DATA SECTION:

  1. Full legal name:

Transcript Info:

GPA Weighted:GPA Unweighted: Class Rank: out of

Who do youlive with?

Father’s Name: Mother’s Name:

Job Title: Job Title:

Highest Education: Highest Education:

Are you the first in your family to graduate from High School?

Are you the first in your family going to college?

Is there anything unusual about your family – cultural background, shared interests and activities, travel, size, crises, etc. – that has had a significant impact on your interests and concerns?

  1. List college(s) where you are applying for admission. Please include deadlines where necessary:
  2. If you are requesting a letter targeted to a specific college, is there anything in particular that makes you a good fit for that school?
  3. What subjects are you considering for your college major?
  4. What career are you considering?
  5. What experience have you had in this career field?
  6. What are your best subjects?Why? Use examples of depth of understanding in class work and problem solving.
  7. What are your most difficult subjects? Why?
  8. Briefly describe a hardship or difficult problem you have overcome, and how you handled it.
  9. Briefly discuss leadership skills you possess, organizational skills you used in a project, or skills you possess that others have noted about you.
  10. What are your hobbies or special interests? What experiences do you have with 1-2 of these?
  11. List your three most distinguishing, most admirable qualities. Explain each one (think about what aspects of yourself you would like to have stressed to colleges and scholarship committees.
  12. If I asked your best friend to describe you, what would he/she say?
  13. If I asked your parent to describe you, what would he/she say?
  14. Are you an IB Diploma Candidate?
  15. If you participated in the MYP program, briefly describe your MYP project.
  16. Please list the IB or AP courses you have tested in, including the score you earned on the exam.
  17. Please list the IB or AP courses you plan to test in this year.
  18. Please list all dual enrollment courses you have taken, including those you are currently enrolled in.
  19. Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? How will you be pursuing your passion?

ACTIVITIES SECTION

List the year in school, followed by the specific details of your particular activity. For example: 9th Frosh Class President, 10th grade Quarterback Junior Varsity Football, 11th Volunteer Chandler Hospital. Write clearly and feel free to use whatever space you need to give the appropriate information. DO NOT USE ABBREVIATIONS.

  1. List and detail all school activities in which you have participated:
  2. List and detail sports in which you have participated.
  3. List and detail out-of-school-activities: (Community service/volunteer, scouts, youth group, tutoring, etc.)
  4. List and detail significant travel experiences you have had:
  5. List and detail work experience: (paid work, give days and hours)
  6. List and detail all awards and honors, no matter how small you think they are:
  7. What special talents do you possess? (music, sports, etc.) How have you demonstrated them?
  8. Which teachers are writing recommendations for you?
  9. Please list past teachers that know you best and the subject area they teach that I can seek out for quotes. These teachers should be different from those listed above.
  10. Please note any additional information that may be helpful in writing your Letter of Recommendation.