Family Brag Sheet

Please complete this form to help your student’s counselor write a letter of recommendation on their behalf. Keep in mind, the more specific the details you can give, the more personal and effective your student’s recommendation will be. Anecdotes are especially helpful.

Student Name*
First Last
Name of person completing this form*
First Last
Relation to student*
Your email address*
List three adjectives you would use to describe your student.
What makes your student unique?
Consider sharing a characteristic or accomplishment that we might not know about or won't see on their academic or activity record.
List some activities your student enjoys.
How do you view your student's academic progress up to this point?
What do you believe to be your student's strengths (academic and personal)?
What do you believe to be your student's weaknesses (academic and personal)?
How does your student react to setbacks?
Can you provide an example of a time your student overcame an obstacle or adversity and demonstrated strength, courage, or resiliency?
List any events or experiences you feel have significantly influenced your student.
List any special circumstances that may affect where your student may apply/attend college.
Additional information.
Use this space to share any additional information about your student, including specific examples or stories that highlight your student's character. What hopes do you have for your student's college experience?
Name
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Many thanks to Common App Ready at www.commonapp.org for developing this questionnaire.