Counselor Recommendation Packet

This packet must be completed and returned to the counseling office at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline for submission of the recommendation. Please keep in mind that counselors are not at school during holidays.

Student’s Full Name:

ID#:Counselor:

Please complete this checklist before returning the recommendation packet.

___ Cover sheet is completed and waiver signed

___ Recommendation Packet Completed (Student Brag Sheet, College Listing, Parent

Brag Sheet)

___ Resume Attached

___ An addressed, stamped envelope is attached for every college needing a

recommendation (do not include a return address on the envelope)

___ Transcript request form and an addressed, stamped envelope has been provided to the

REGISTRAR

___ACT/SAT scores have been sent from the testing agencies

WAIVER

All college recommendations are confidential in nature. Therefore, we ask that you sign thewaiver below before asking your counselor to complete your college recommendation letter.

A parent/guardian signature is also required if you are not yet 18 years of age.

“I waive the right to see the recommendation submitted to the college(s) of my choosing.”

______

parent signaturestudent signature

STUDENT BRAG SHEET

Filling out this sheet helps your counselor get to know you better and have more information that will help in writing recommendations for colleges, scholarships, and awards. Do not be shy with your answers!

  • What are the first three words that would come to someone’s mind when describing you?

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2.

3.

  • What are your proudest accomplishments and why?
  • Academic
  • Personal
  • What has been your best contribution to Hebron High School? Why?
  • Briefly describe an instance when a person, event, book, article, movie, etc has caused you to change your thinking/way of life
  • Many applicants will have strong GPA’s and class rank standings. Describe what you feel sets you apart from other applicants applying to college and what you will contribute to the college if you are admitted.
  • What do you plan on studying in college and why? (Please don’t use money as your only reason)

Please use the space below if there is anything else you feel we should know about you to “brag” to the colleges about how great you are.

COLLEGE LISTING

I understand that I must provide a TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM AND A STAMPED, ADDRESSED ENVELOPE to the REGISTRAR’S OFFICE for an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT to be sent to colleges. ACT/SAT scores will also be requested by me and sent to the colleges.

I am requesting a letter(s) of recommendation, school report(s), etc. to the following school(s):

School / Due
Date / Why I am applying to the school (major, legacy, location etc.)

Teacher(s) writing letter of recommendation (one required usually):

Other schools where I have applied but did not need a counselor letter of recommendation:

Please attach your resume to this packet before submitting to your counselor.

PARENT BRAG SHEET

The answers to the following questions are very helpful in the completion of counselor letters of recommendation for colleges and/or scholarships. The insights you have into your child’s backgrounds, interests, special talents and ambitions are helpful.

Name of Child:

Person completing this form:

Telephone Numbers:E-mail:

  • Describe the assets/characteristics that set your child apart from other college applicants.
  • What motivates your child? How would someone notice this?
  • What are your child’s principal strengths as a person/student?
  • What do you consider to be your child’s outstanding accomplishments during high school and why did you select this as important?
  • In what area(s) has your child shown the most development and growth during high school?
  • What is your child’s most important non-academic interest?
  • What makes you proudest of your child? Why?
  • Why would someone want to be your child’s roommate in college?
  • What are the first three words that would come to someone’s mind when describing your child?

If there is anything else we should know about your child that would give us information to write our letter to give an accurate picture of your child and how they will be successful in college, please use the space below.