ROBBINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
2014 - 2015
COUNSELOR
RECOMMENDATION
PACKET
Instructions for Counselor Recommendations
Your school counselor will automatically write a letter of recommendation
for you. Therefore, you do not need to ask us. The only criterion is to
submit your completed brag sheets (student and parent) and student resume
to us no later than June 3, 2014. We will not write a letter of
recommendation without your brag sheets and resume. A completed packet
needs to be submitted in a folder with the student’s name printed clearly on
the outside/front of the folder to Mrs. Quick.
Robbinsville High School
Guidance Department
Parent “Brag” Sheet
Dear Parents/Guardian:
Your son/daughter is engaged in the post high school planning process. Because it is a highly personal
venture, we need more of an in-depth profile. Please give your thoughts and feelings about your child. Be
funny, be serious, be honest and be proud! The more we know, the better we can help your son/daughter
select appropriate schools and represent him or her in the process. We highly encourage you to be specific
and provide examples. We want to hear your stories! Your comments will be kept totally confidential.
Name of student: __________________________________ Parent signature:______________________
1.
In what areas has your son/daughter shown the most development and growth over the past
three to four years? Please provide an examples or stories.
2.
What do you consider to be your son/daughter’s greatest accomplishments during the past
three or four years? Please provide an example.
3.
What do you consider to be his/her outstanding personality traits? Describe a situation or
experience that best illustrates your son/daughter’s traits.
(over)
4.
Are there any unusual or personal circumstances, which have affected your son/daughter’s
educational experiences or personal experiences? Please note if you will allow us to share this
information with college admission offices.
5.
What are your son’s/daughter’s goals for the future?
6.
I am most proud of my child because:
Please return this form to the Guidance office by June 3, 2014.
Robbinsville High School
School Counseling Department
Senior Brag Sheet For Counselors
The purpose of this form is to provide your school counselor with supporting information that
will assist your counselor in writing a recommendation for college/scholarship applications.
Please attach a copy of your activities resume, complete this sheet and return it to your school
counselor. Counselors require a minimum of three (3) weeks to write a letter.
Student Name: ____________________________Date: _____________________
Anticipated Major/Career Interest Area: _____________________________
1.
What do you consider your greatest strength, both as a student and as a person?
Please think about this question and illustrate with examples and experiences.
2.
What are your proudest accomplishments? Be specific.

Academic:

Personal:
3.
Do your grades and/or test scores (SAT/ACT) reflect your potential? Please
explain.
4.
Name three things about you that a college admission representative should know
above and beyond your GPA, Class Rank, and Test Scores.
5.
What experiences have you encountered related to your present career interest?
For example, volunteer work at a hospital relating to an individual’s interest in
nursing.
(over)
6.
Describe any summer and/or part-time jobs you may have held.
7. Is there any outside circumstance or health issue that has interfered with your
academic performance? How did you handle this setback? Please explain.
If so, do we have your permission to share this? Yes / No (circle one)
8. Are you a first generation college student? (the first person in your family to attend
college)
9. Describe a situation where you were outside of your comfort zone. What was
the outcome?
10. Tell us about a time where you had to use your leadership skills. Be specific.
11. In which areas have you improved most while at RHS? What do you
consider to be your greatest weakness or area in which you feel you could
continue to grow?
Please return to Guidance by June 3, 2014.
BELOW IS A SAMPLE STUDENT ACTIVITIES RESUME
CREATE YOUR OWN RESUME AND SUBMIT IT WITH YOUR BRAG SHEETS
NO LATER THAN JUNE 3, 2014
Laurie Rotondo
22 Smith Road
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
609-632-0950
rotondo@robbinsville.k12.nj.us
EDUCATION
Robbinsville High School- Class of 2014
Grade Point Average- 3.7
SAT Math- 560
SAT Critical Reading- 600
ACT Composite- 25
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Girl’s Soccer Team
- Sweeper Position
- Captain
SAT Writing- 580
Freshman – Senior Year
Junior – Senior Year
Student Government Secretary
Junior – Senior Year
Co-Chaired Prom Committee- Organized and ran fundraising activity. Assisted in
decision making of Prom location and decorations.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Principal’s Honor Roll
National Honor Society
Student of the Month
Sophomore & Junior Year
Junior – Senior Year
April, Junior Year
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Completed 100 hours of community service during my high school years.
Breast Cancer Walk
Sophomore – Senior Year
Raised over $3,000.00 for Breast Cancer Research
Kid’s Christmas
Freshman – Senior Year
Assisted in organizing the toy drive for homeless families through my church.
Collected over 1,500 toys.
Nursing Home
Junior – Senior Year
Volunteered twice a week at XYZ Nursing Home. Read books and played board games
with the patients.
EMPLOYMENT
Bagel Town
Freshman – Senior Year
Cashier and Waitress- Strong customer service skills. Oversaw the training of new
employees on how to use the cashier. Worked on average of 12 hours/weekend.
Babysitter
Freshman – Senior Year
Babysat 4 different families, children ranging age from 3years – 11years old.
on average 7 hours/week.
Worked