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 the
waiver 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 signature
student 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!
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What are the first three words that would come to someone’s mind when describing
you?
1.
2.
3.
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What are your proudest accomplishments and why?
o Academic
o Personal
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What has been your best contribution to Hebron High School? Why?
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Briefly describe an instance when a person, event, book, article, movie, etc has caused
you to change your thinking/way of life
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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.
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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:
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Describe the assets/characteristics that set your child apart from other college applicants.
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What motivates your child? How would someone notice this?
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What are your child’s principal strengths as a person/student?
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What do you consider to be your child’s outstanding accomplishments during high school
and why did you select this as important?
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In what area(s) has your child shown the most development and growth during high
school?
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What is your child’s most important non-academic interest?
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What makes you proudest of your child? Why?
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Why would someone want to be your child’s roommate in college?
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What are the first three words that would come to someone’s mind when describing
your child?
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o
o
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.