STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION
As you know, part of the college application process may involve a recommendation by your counselor. Frequently additional insights help to give an even broader picture of your accomplishments. Please give these questions serious thought. You want to be portrayed in the best light possible. Your answers should be clear and thoughtful. Feel free to use additional paper, if needed. I will need two weeks once this form has been submitted to complete a letter of recommendation. Please keep in mind that if you do not submit this questionnaire, a letter of recommendation will not be written on your behalf.
Please type or print neatly and make a photocopy of these pages for yourself. Also, please include a copy of your senior essay and resume.
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PERSONAL
- List three adjectives that describe how you see yourself. Give examples to explain why you chose these adjectives.
- What would your closest friends say your three best qualities are? Explain.
- How would you describe your role within your family?
- How have you changed as a person/student since freshman year?
5. Describe any unusual circumstances that may have shaped your character, personality or attitudes.
6. What is the most difficult obstacle that you have had to overcome thus far in your life?
7. Do you have any special circumstances which may impact your concerns about college or the cost of college (parent deceased, unemployed, ill, personal issues, health, etc.) about which your counselor should know?
8. What special interests, talents, skills, and hobbies do you have or what do you do with your out-of-school time? How long have you maintained these hobbies/interests? How have these contributed to making you the person you are?
9. Describe your outstanding achievements that have meant the most to you. (Honor roll, National Honor Society, black belt in karate, etc.)
10. Describe your approach to learning. What kind of student are you in class/out of class? What are your strengths? What have you worked on?
11. In what academic and non-academic areas have you shown the most development and growth during high school?
12. Why do you want to go to college? What do you hope to gain or contribute to this experience? If you have plans other than attending college, what do they include?
13. Do you have an intended major/career? What is it? Did you have a major event or experience that contributed to your choice of major or career objective? If you are undecided, what classes do you find the most interesting?
14. If you had a particularly bad academic year (9, 10, 11 or 12), please explain why.
15. Which courses have you enjoyed most? Why?
16. Which courses have given you the most difficulty? Why? How did you handle this situation?
17. Which volunteer activity/community service project has meant the most to you and why? Please be specific.
18. In what ways have you demonstrated leadership in school, at home, or in the community?
19. List and describe your work experiences. What were your responsibilities? How have they impacted your academic performance?
20. What extra-curricular activity or experience that has been the most important to you? Please explain why.