Date Received:_____________________Should be postmarked by:_____________

Please answer all questions in FULL on a separate sheet of paper. The more information you provide the more individual and comprehensive your recommendation will be.)

STUDENT:

Name:__________________________________________________________

E-Mail:_________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________________________

A. Tell what you would like the college admissions committee to know about you:

1. Personal Qualities

2. Unusual Talents

3. Academic Strengths

4. Worthwhile Community Activities

B. Describe the assets/characteristics that will set you apart from thousands of other applicants.

C. Describe an activity or experience outside of school that has touched or inspired you.

D. Describe a classroom or academic experience that has given you great satisfaction in the last two years.

E. Attach a complete RESUME that includes a list of honors, activities, extra-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, work experience, etc. Please be thorough. An example is included in the “Senior 2008” handout.

PARENT:

Your son/daughter has asked me to write him/her a recommendation. I know that you have insight into his/her background, interests, special talents and ambitions. Although you may feel biased, I welcome and appreciate your comments. When completed, please ask your son/daughter to return your comments to me.

Please answer all questions in FULL on a separate sheet of paper. The more information you provide the more individual and comprehensive your student’s recommendation will be.)

A. Tell what you would like the college admissions committee to know about your son/daughter regarding:

1. Personal Qualities

2. Unusual Talents

3. Academic Strengths

4. Worthwhile Community Activities

B. Describe the assets/characteristics that will set your student apart from thousands of other applicants.

C. Explain your son/daughter’s role in the family.

D. Discuss your son’s/daughter’s reactions to any unusual circumstances and/or situations in your family life.

E. Include any other comments that you feel would help the admissions committee have a true picture of your son/daughter.