Date:
Dear___________________________,
I received your request for a letter of recommendation. I would be happy
to write this for you. It is important for you to understand that I can not
begin this process until I receive the following.
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A current resume.
A few persuasive essays if possible.
Completed student questionnaire feedback.
Parent information request feedback.
Most importantly…Set up a personal interview with you.
It is very important that I have gathered all this information. Please be
aware of my busy schedule and remember that I will need at least 2 weeks
to complete your letter of recommendation.
Thanks,
Ms. Miller
Name______________________
STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE
What are your post-High School Plans?
What is your Career Goal?
What are your top 3 schools you choose to attend?
Tell me about your family; parents and siblings?
What words would your friends use to describe you?
What words would your teachers use to describe you?
What words would YOU believe best describe you?
What activities are you involved in? Why?
What community service have you done?
Tell me about a difficult time in your life and how you handled this
time and situation.
What awards have you been recognized for up to now.
What kind of learning opportunities are you seeking?
What values are foremost in making your choices of college,
university, or specific educational program?
How effective do you feel you have been in using the resources
available to you at Mountain View?
How have you grown over time?
What one thing about you makes you the most proud?
How will Arizona benefit in keeping you here? What will you do to
make it a better place?
What is your passion?
How will people at Mountain View remember and view you?
Parent Information Request Sheet
Student Name _________________________________
Parent Name __________________________________
Describe your son/daughter.
What is he/she passionate about?
Where do you see him/her 10 years from now?
With regards to my son/daughter, I am most proud of:
Please include any information or stories that you feel may be helpful for
me to learn about your son/daughter.
Thank You!