LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION QUESTIONNAIRE—Patel

** Please complete and email to recommender at least 14 days prior to the date letter of recommendation is needed.**

NAME______

The information you provide in this questionnaire will help me write your college recommendation—it will also serve as a formal request. Please take this seriously and answer the questions thoroughly. All answers must be typed and emailed to me.

TYPE OF INSTITUTION

What types of institution are you considering and why? (ie: Large urban university, small liberal arts college, hospital school of nursing, technical college, etc.)

COLLEGE CHOICES

Please summarize the progress you’ve made with your college search. Have you identified schools to which you will apply (please list)? Have you visited any colleges? Have you had any interviews?

Please list your intended major – or the ones you’re considering? Anything I should know?

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMICS

What are your favorite subjects and why? Be honest.

What is your current GPA (unweighed):____What is your current GPA (weighed):____

What English courses have you taken? State the course titles, respective course instructor, and corresponding final grade(s).

Year/Semester / Course Title / Instructor / Earned Grade

Which assignment did you complete with the most success and why? Be specific.

Which assignment did you struggle with the most and why? Be specific.

Of all the texts you have read in High School, which is your favorite? Why?

Which literary character do you admire the most? Why?

TELL ME ABOUT YOU!

Are there any obstacles or struggles you’ve had to overcome in your high school career?

List three adjective that describe you (why?):

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Tell me two adjectives others would use to describe you and why. Do they differ from words you may use to describe yourself? Explain.

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ANYTHING ELSE?

Is there anything special or unusual about your circumstances which I should know? Is there anything which should be explained or clarified by me in order to improve your chances for admission to the school(s) of your choice?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please list all the extra-curricular school related activities in which you’ve participated:

Activity Year(s)Leadership Position Held?

Please list any community service activities in which you’ve participated:

ActivityYear(s)Describe Your Role

Please list all work experience you’ve had:

PlaceYear(s)Hrs/WeekJob Description

Please list your interests and/or hobbies that have not appeared on the previous lists.

Please also provide me with a stamped and addressed envelope for me to mail out your letter. If the letter is being sent to your guidance counselor please indicate the email address below.