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Letter of Recommendation for:  College Scholarship

Include the following with your request for a Letter of Recommendation:

Unofficial School Transcript Personal Statement/Essays ResuméOther application doc.

Student Name:______

Today’s Date: ______Date Recommendation is Needed: ______hardcopy ______on-line

Intended Major:______Intended College(s):______

Family size (including yourself): ______Family income:______

Father’s occupation______Father’s education level: elementary, HS, some college, college grad

Mother’s occupation ______Mother’s education level: elementary, HS, some college, college grad

How many siblings do you have? ______

Are you the oldest, youngest of siblings::______Are you the first to go to college?:______

1. What adjectives come to mind in describing your academic qualifications? What adjectives describe your personal qualifications?

Academic

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______

Personal

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______

On a separate page, provide word-processed responses to these questions.

2. Describe your academic performance throughout high school. What kind of student have you been? What subject/class did you enjoy the most? How have you evolved as a student? (Include strengths and weaknesses.)

3. Think about extracurricular, community service and/or employment activities in which you have participated. Describe how you have made an impact or have been influenced by one or more of these activities.

4. Describe, if any, life challenges you feel played an important part during high school with regard to your academic performance and/or personal relationships? (Remember, this is not the time to blame, but to take responsibility.)

5.Write a brief statement about why this program/college/scholarship for which you are applying should choose you, given your profile as a student (academic, leadership, extracurricular, special need or talent, life challenge, etc.)

Jake Jaguar

2301W. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: 714.241.5000 E-Mail:

Objective

To be awarded the Ronald McDonald House Charities “Scholar” scholarship for community service and demonstrating academic potential.

Education

Segerstrom High School, “A Fundamental School”2010 - 2014

Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2014

Total GPA: 3.57 (weighted)

California State University, FullertonExpected June 2017

Will begin attending CSUF in Fall 2014; pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

Community Involvement

Santa Ana Community Center (Total hours) September 2010 – June 2013
Volunteered as a tutor/mentor to elementary school students three days a week. Duties included assisting with the completion of homework, participation in weekly art days, and assisting the director of activities as needed.
Race for the Cure. (Total # hours)
Helped raise $500 for fight against cancer. Participant in annual marathon from 2010- present.

Extra Curricular

Arts and Crafts Club (Total # hours) Fall 2009 - present
Attended monthly meetings; items were created to donate to children’s hospitals, women’s shelters, and other worthy organizations. Also created items for use in student, teacher, and staff recognition ceremonies.

Awards and Merits

Crimson Honor Roll, Fall 2010-Spring 2013. Awarded to students who achieve a GPA of 3.0-3.5

Outstanding Citizenship Award: 2010-2013. Awarded to students who earn “Outstanding” marks in citizenship in all classes.

Students can also have sections on:

  • Work Experience
  • Summer Programs/Internships
  • Skills