TEACHER LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION PACKET Please complete this packet for your teachers and Include a resume in a pocket folder.

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1 TEACHER LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION PACKET Please complete this packet for your teachers and Include a resume in a pocket folder. When you apply to colleges, and for scholarship applications, you will usually be expected to submit a letter/s of recommendation. The following are the steps to take to obtain a letter/s of recommendation from your teacher: 1. Decide who you would like to write the letter/s. The application (college or scholarship) may tell you specifically who needs to write the letter/s and do exactly what is asked of you. This packet is designed for teacher recommendations. 2. Fill out this packet thoroughly so that the writer has enough specific information to be able to write the letter. There is a section for you, your parents/guardians, and your teachers. Detailed descriptions are very helpful for the writer. Give the completed packet to the person you have selected to write the letter/s at least THREE weeks before you need to submit it. Again, give these forms to the teacher at least THREE weeks before your deadline for submission! Remember to make copies of the completed packet for your records.

2 STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS If you need a letter of recommendation for your college application, scholarship, or other activity, complete this form and give it to the teacher you would like to write your letter/s. The information you provide will be used by the writer to illustrate your characteristics, so fill out the form completely and accurately. REMEMBER TO BE KIND: PEOPLE WHO WRITE THE LETTERS NEED AT LEAST THREE WEEKS NOTICE! A LATE REQUEST WILL RESULT IN EITHER A HASTILY WRITTEN LETTER OR NO LETTER. CHECKLIST FOR COLLEGE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 1. The STUDENT completes this packet and with as much information as possible. 2. The STUDENT completes a resume. 3. The STUDENT will choose a teacher to write a recommendation and provide the teacher with the following in a POCKET FOLDER. A copy of Letter of Recommendation Packet A Resume 2

3 STUDENT QUESTIONAIRE The information provided on this form will assist YOUR TEACHER IN COMPLETING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. Full Name: Age: Phone ( ) Address: Purpose of recommendation: Student ID: TEST SCORES: SAT Reasoning: Critical Reading Math Writing List SAT Subject Tests and Scores Below: 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / ACT: English Reading Math Science Composite GPA: GHCHS (weighted) List the colleges and University-Note-The UC/CSUs do not accept letters of recommendation. College/University By Common Application- The teacher will submit the letter on line* By Mail-The teacher will give the letter to the student in a sealed envelope ** *The students is responsible for Common Application request on line ** The student is responsible for mailing the letter to the school 3

4 STUDENT QUESTIONAIRE The information you provide in this questionnaire can be of great importance to your college planning. It will be used by your teacher to prepare materials to submit to colleges in support of your application. Read the statements below carefully and rate yourself accordingly. Be honest and realistic. What do you hope to achieve by going to college? What hobby or endeavor are you passionate about? Why? Of what are you most proud? What has been your favorite class at GHCHS and why? Discuss one leadership role you have experienced in your life: What event or activity (positive or negative) has had the most significant impact on you in your life and has shaped you as a person? Why? If 45,000 students have similar attributes as yours, and apply to the same college as you, why should an admission representative select you? 4

5 STUDENT SELF EVALUATION Ratings Self-Confidence Below Average Average Good Excellent Truly Outstanding Intellectual Curiosity Willingness to take risks Respect Accorded by Others Creativity Concern for others Emotional Maturity Reaction to Setbacks Responsibility Leadership Energy Warmth of Personality Personal Initiative 5

6 OPTIONAL-TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TEACHER FOR HIS OR HER USE IN WRITING THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Ratings Self-Confidence Below Average Average Good Excellent Truly Outstanding Intellectual Curiosity Willingness to take risks Respect Accorded by Others Creativity Concern for others Emotional Maturity Reaction to Setbacks Responsibility Leadership Energy Warmth of Personality Personal Initiative 6

7 OPTIONAL-TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TEACHER FOR HIS OR HER USE IN WRITING THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION In what ways might you distinguish this student s academic performance from other able students? How would you characterize this student s level of intellectual curiosity and approach to learning? What do you like best about this student? In what ways has he/she had an impact on your class or the school? What factors do you know of, if any, that might interfere with this student s college success? Do you know of any unusual circumstances about this student (personal circumstances, unusual accomplishments, or accomplishments overcome)? What adjectives immediately come to mind in describing this student? 7