Request for College Recommendation Letter
***This information is to help me create an accurate, well-rounded impression of you.
The more thorough your responses, the more information I have to work with to create a
letter that is the best description of your abilities as a student and as a member of
society. Since I agreed to write your letter of recommendation, I will be sincere and
honest. Please let me know if there is something that you do not wish to have
included.***
Deadlines for the recommendations: ______________________________________________________
Formal Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Your Research Paper Author(s) and the Works Addressed ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
1. To the best of your recollection, what were your contributions to class?
specific as possible.
Be as
2. What is your potential area of study in college? Why did you decide that you might
enjoy a career in this field? (If you do not know, mention the careers in which you may
be interested.)
3. What activities, sports, clubs, etc. did you participate in for the past few years?
Did you hold any special positions while participating? Are you still active in those
areas? If you are not, then please explain why.
4. What are your areas of interest that may not necessarily be school related, but they
make you who you are?
5. Any other information that you can provide me with that will help me to understand
who you are as a person is appreciated.