Letter of Recommendation Packets
AVID 12 Letters of Rec Packets
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Letter of rec packets will assist you when asking teachers, counselors, or community members for a letter of recommendation for your college and/or scholarship applications. This is a significant component to the college/scholarship application process and should be approached in a professional manner. At the appropriate time, personally approach the person you have selected and formally ask him/her to write you a letter. It is very important to be mindful of this person’s schedule; therefore, you should give the person a minimum of three weeks to complete the letter. The following is the procedure you should follow:
- Identify which schools and/or scholarship organizations need a letter of recommendation. (CSUs and UCs do not need letters)
- Identify 3 people that know you the best. These people should know your skills, attributes, successes/failures, as well as aspirations and goals. Do not feel that it has to be your current English teacher. Find the person that can truly write about you!
- Create and print 3 copies of a “Bragg Sheet” that contains the following:
Your complete namewith a contact number and email address
List of personal qualities, traits and/or skills
High school overview – GPA, SAT, ACT, AP Scores, significant courses of rigor, clubs, organizations, extracurricular activities (AVID, ASB, sports, band, youth groups, etc.), honors and awards. Be sure to list the years involved, the level, and any position of leadership.
List employment and volunteer service
- Create 3 “Letter of Recommendation Requests” that formally ask each selected person to write you a letter. Briefly tell why you selected them (“Your class changed my perspective…”, “You taught me…”) and specifically give them the schools/ organizations they are writing to and the date the letter needs to be completed. End the paragraph by thanking them for taking the time to write the letter.
- Print 3 copies of your “unofficial” transcript from ABI to put in your packet.
- Print 3 copies of your polished Personal Statement and include it in your packet. Teachers will read these and see your points of emphasis andtailor your letter to highlighting those key points.
- Gather all the above information and put into 3 separate manila folders with your name, schools/ organizations and due date(s) clearly written or typed on the outside.
Helpful Hints:
- The more information you give the letter writer, the better your letter will be!
- Check in with the person 1 week before the due date (friendly reminder)
- Write a brief Thank You Note within a week of receiving your letter.
Due Date:
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AVID 12 Letters of Rec Packets
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Letter of rec packets will assist you when asking teachers, counselors, or community members for a letter of recommendation for your college and/or scholarship applications. This is a significant component to the college/scholarship application process and should be approached in a professional manner. At the appropriate time, personally approach the person you have selected and formally ask him/her to write you a letter. It is very important to be mindful of this person’s schedule; therefore, you should give the person a minimum of three weeks to complete the letter. The following is the procedure you should follow:
- Identify which schools and/or scholarship organizations need a letter of recommendation. (CSUs and UCs do not need letters)
- Identify 3 people that know you the best. These people should know your skills, attributes, successes/failures, as well as aspirations and goals. Do not feel that it has to be your current English teacher. Find the person that can truly write about you!
- Create and print 3 copies of a “Bragg Sheet” that contains the following:
Your complete name with a contact number and email address
List of personal qualities, traits and/or skills
High school overview – GPA, SAT, ACT, AP Scores, significant courses of rigor, clubs, organizations, extracurricular activities (AVID, ASB, sports, band, youth groups, etc.), honors and awards. Be sure to list the years involved, the level, and any position of leadership.
List employment and volunteer service
- Create 3 “Letter of Recommendation Requests” that formally ask each selected person to write you a letter. Briefly tell why you selected them (“Your class changed my perspective…”, “You taught me…”) and specifically give them the schools/ organizations they are writing to and the date the letter needs to be completed. End the paragraph by thanking them for taking the time to write the letter.
- Print 3 copies of your “unofficial” transcript from ABI to put in your packet.
- Print 3 copies of your polished Personal Statement and include it in your packet. Teachers will read these and see your points of emphasis andtailor your letter to highlighting those key points.
- Gather all the above information and put into 3 separate manila folders with your name, schools/ organizations and due date(s) clearly written or typed on the outside.
Helpful Hints:
- The more information you give the letter writer, the better your letter will be!
- Check in with the person 1 week before the due date (friendly reminder)
- Write a brief Thank You Note within a week of receiving your letter.
Due Date:
______