In order to write recommendation letters, we need to have more information about you. Please answer the
questions as honestly and as thoroughly as you can. The data you share will enable your counselor to write
meaningful and accurate recommendations for colleges, employers, and awards.
Name:_____________________________
1. What three adjectives describe you best as a student?
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2. What three adjectives best describe you as a person?
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3. Ask an adult family member, teacher, or friend what three adjectives they feel best describe you:
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4. List your favorite subjects:________________________________________________________
Why are they your favorites?
5. List your least favorite subjects:____________________________________________________
Why are they your least favorite?
6. Do you feel your grades give an accurate picture of your ability? Why or why not?
7. Are there any specific circumstances that may have helped or hindered your success in high school?
Explain. (i.e., an extended illness, a specific family situation, involvement outside of school, etc.)
8. Please list all extracurricular activities/sports that you have participated in during high school:
Activity/Sport
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Grades/Years Participated
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9. How have you spent your last two summers? (Working? Volunteering? Sports? )
10. What are your career goals?
11. Describe some special interest, talent, experience, achievement or anything else you would like
colleges to know:
12. What awards or recognition have you received in or out of school?
13. Have you had any volunteer experience during high school and if so, where and when was it? Be
specific.
14. What has been the most meaningful activity OR job in which you have participated? Why?