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Print Name Clearly
This form should be completed by seniors and given to teachers/counselors/employers when requesting a letter of recommendation. Also supply an addressed stamped envelope.
Some colleges will supply a form unique to their school; others are happy with a letter sent directly to them in a sealed envelope. Students can find this information in the college application packet.
| Name of College/University ______________________________ |
| Student’s social security number or ID number supplied by the university _________________ |
Students should complete the following with facts and statements that will help the writer complete a strong letter of recommendation
1. Something really unique about me that sets me apart from my fellow classmates:
2. My greatest personal triumph and why:
3. What I hope to do with my life after college and how I plan to get there:
4. The most important lesson about life that I have learned:
5. I would best describe myself in the following way: You may continue on back –
Helpful Information for Letter Writers
| Student Name ______________________________________________ |
| Student Social Security Number or ID supplied by the University |
Teachers and counselors are often asked to comment using the following categories. Please include some of these facts in your letter of recommendation. (Some schools will supply a separate form unique to their university.)
Personal qualities:
Character
Creativity
Leadership and Potential for Leadership
Concern for others
Intellectual promise
Motivation
Maturity
Integrity
Independence
Originality
Initiative
Capacity for growth
Special talents
Enthusiasm
Respect afforded by faculty
Reaction to setbacks
Academic achievement (No Basis to One of the top few encountered)
What are the first words that come to your mind to describe the applicant?
How long have you known the applicant, and in what context?