Student Profile Packet for Recommendations Complete this profile packet and turn it in to Mrs. Sherrill in the Counselors’ Office prior to requests for Letters of Recommendation or requests to complete College Applications. The Counselors’ require 15 school days to complete Letters of Recommendation, College Applications, and paperwork. Student’s Full Name Date of Birth Email Address__________________Home Phone Cell Phone _____________ Complete Address Intended College Major__________________Career Choice_________________________ Authorization: I hereby authorize my counselor to write a letter of recommendation or complete college applications which include confidential information such as GPA, class rank, grades, social security number (if required) and other pertinent information. This request serves as an exception to whatever CRHS privacy code I have selected and I waive the right to see the recommendation submitted. We ask that you sign below BEFORE asking your counselor to complete your college recommendation letter. A parent/guardian signature is required if you are not yet 18 years of age. Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature TO THE STUDENT ◆Fill out all parts of these pages. Be sure that your name, birth date, address are complete and legible. ◆Be specific in the information you use for each year. If you use an acronym for an organization, be sure to explain it if it is not a common one. If you already have an activity resume, you may use it instead of completing that section of the information packet. ◆When you respond to the items on the third page, please be specific. The more information you give, the more informed and complete your counselor’s assessment of you can be. Remember, the purpose of a counselor recommendation is to explain to the college what makes you special! ◆Make a copy of the completed packet BEFORE you turn it in Page 1 of 4 FRESHMAN YEAR Extracurricular activities/ Club memberships Honors/Awards School Leadership Activities and leadership roles outside of school (church, clubs, scouting, work, etc.) Community Service/ Volunteer Work SOPHOMORE YEAR Extracurricular activities/ Club memberships Honors/Awards School Leadership Activities and leadership roles outside of school (church, clubs, scouting, work, etc.) Community Service/ Volunteer Work JUNIOR YEAR Extracurricular activities/ Club memberships Honors/Awards School Leadership Activities and leadership roles outside of school (church, clubs, scouting, work, etc.) Community Service/ Volunteer Work SENIOR YEAR Extracurricular activities/ Club memberships Honors/Awards School Leadership Activities and leadership roles outside of school (church, clubs, scouting, work, etc.) Community Service/ Volunteer Work Activities of preceding summer Page 2 of 4 1. Attach a one page letter recommending yourself to a college admission and/or scholarship committee. 2. Write a paragraph about the most memorable and/or favorite experience you had while at CRHS. 3. Write a paragraph about your most valuable character trait and how it makes you unique among other high school students. 4. Explain how you hope to impact the world in the next 10 years. Page 3 of 4 Parent Interview Name of Student Father’s Name Occupation Mother’s Name_____________________________ Occupation_____________________________ Information to help Counselors know your student better and to help in writing Letters of Recommendation 1. What are the first two words you would use to describe your son or daughter and why? 2. List two of your child’s significant qualities/characteristics that a university would appreciate and give examples which illustrate these strengths. 3. Explain how your child has reacted to any unusual circumstances/situations in your family. 4. Give any other information about your child that you would like to share. Page 4 of 4