RHS Recommendation Letter Info Form

Please answer each question thoughtfully and honestly. TYPE. The quality of this form will influence the quality of your recommendation.

If you would like a counselor to write your recommendation please email your completed form to your counselor

IB Counselor ,

Traditional Counselors:

Provide this form to your counselor or teacher at least two weeks prior to when your recommendation letter is needed.

Name : / Phone:
Email Address: / Student Number:
College Plans (list colleges):
Intended Major: / Career Goal:
Academic: Give your favorite academic success story about yourself—something that you have accomplished or overcome while at RHS.
IB only: List HL Courses:
IB only: List SL Courses:
School Activities: Which school activities, clubs, or sports at RHS have been most meaningful to you and why?
Character: Pick two of the following characteristics that describe you as a learner. For each give a specific example or anecdote that shows how you have demonstrated this characteristic.
·  Inquirer: Curious & independent learner who loves learning
·  Knowledgeable: Explores concepts, seeks in-depth knowledge
·  Thinker: Approaches complex problems critically & creatively
·  Communicator: Expresses ideas confidently & creatively
·  Principled: Acts with honesty & integrity; takes responsibility for actions / ·  Open-minded: Open to perspectives & values of others
·  Caring: Shows empathy & compassion; personal commitment to service
·  Risk-taker: Approaches unfamiliar situations with courage & independence of spirit.
·  Balanced: Understands importance of intellectual, physical & emotional balance
·  Reflective: Gives thoughtful consideration to his/her learning & experience
Personal: Explain any situation that has required you to overcome adversity or obstacles. How did you deal with the situation? Did you become stronger? How?
Family: Briefly describe who you live with. What education/careers do your parents or guardians have? Are you the first in your family to go to college?
Family (continued): Were you or your parents born in another country? How long have you or they been in this country? Do you speak another language at home? How have you adapted to this? Has it been difficult? How has it made you who you are today?
What specific accomplishment (recognitions, honors or awards) have you achieved either in or out of school?
Be specific. Include dates. Do not use abbreviations.
What offices or leadership roles have your held.
Activity/club:
/ Grade(s) / Leadership Position, duties or information:
Leadership: Describe one or more situations where you demonstrated leadership. Remember leadership does not necessarily mean holding a specific office or role. Leadership involves promoting new directions. It means taking a stand on something you believe in and influencing others to think or act differently.
Describe your DP Integrated project ( IB only) or other service project (traditional):
Activity ______Grade(s) ______Hours served ______
What did you do and why was it important? What did you accomplish and what did you learn about yourself? What social concern did you address?
IB: What did you do for your CAS ACTION requirement?
Traditional: What have you done for physical fitness while in high school?
IB: What did you do for your CAS CREATIVE requirement?
Traditional: What, if any, creative activites do you participate in?
Both: Do you play a musical instrument(s), if so what and for how long?
Work Experience: Discuss your work experience if you have any.
Explain the principles, values or beliefs that guide your life.
What is your favorite high school experience or story?
How has having an international high school curriculum (IB) or a multicultural high school (traditional) influenced you?
Are there any subjects or activities that you are passionately about pursuing in college and why?
REQUIRED -- Please list anything else you would like included in the letter of recommendation or just tell me something that is unique about you.
Please sign below that all statements made on this form are truthful and accurate.
Signature ______Date ______

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