GREELY HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATION/TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!
This can be a overwhelming and stressful time for you and your parents but rest assured we are here to help. This packet is a important part of the application process.
The main purpose of this packet is for Mrs. Fowler to write the counselor recommendation.
If you have any questions while filling this out, see Mrs. Fowler and if she is not available see Ms. Irving.
When you complete this packet Ms. Irving will be notified and she will set up an appointment for you based on your earliest deadline.
IMPORTANT TIPS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE PACKET
COLLEGE LIST
:
You will need
the addresses and deadlines
for the colleges you are definitely applying to.
Create your college list with
earliest deadline first and then the next deadline etc.
Do not wait until you have your entire college list ready
you can add other schools later
.
Once the counselor recommendation is written the turn around time when adding schools is much faster; usually 1-2 school days.
DEADLINE
S
:
Students must submit this
COMPLETED
packet in to guidance
30 DAYS BEFORE YOUR EARLIEST DEADLINE!
The 30 days is not active until Mrs. Fowler returns on Aug 25th. Packets
not
received within the
30 days will be put at the bottom of your earliest deadline applicants and may not get done in time.
Actual College Deadline Guidance Must Receive By:
Oct 1 Sep 2
Nov 1 Oct 1
Nov 15 Oct 15
Nov 30 Oct 30
Dec 15 through Jan 2 Nov 14
ADMISSION TYPE
:
REGULAR DECISION
is a specific deadline and admission decisions are not make until after that deadline.
EARLY DECISION (ED)
is a binding agreement with the college with a specific deadline. This decision should not be taken lightly you need to be committed to attend and financially prepared to pay tuition not knowing what your financial aid package will be. DEADLINES are usually early so make sure you do your research. Not all schools offer ED.
EARLY ACTION(EA or EAII)
has specific deadline but is NOT binding but you do find out your acceptance decisions sooner than regular decision candidates. Not all schools offer EA.
ROLLING ADMISSION:
If your school does not have a deadline and lists "rolling admission" we will use the earliest date from your list. Rolling means they process and make decision on a rolling basis as the get the packets.
RECOMMENDATIONS
:
If you asked your teachers last year to write you a recommendation send them a reminder and let them know your earliest deadline. If you have not asked your teachers it is better to approach them in person and ask and then follow up that conversation with a e-mailed reminder with your earliest deadline. FYI: teachers do not have to agree to write your rec. Some teachers have a cap on how many they do so ask early and remind them....at least
30 days before your earliest deadline (
TEST SCORES
:
We recommend that you send your scores through the SAT Site @
www.collegeb
o
ard.org
or the ACT Site @
www.actstudent.org
. If you have financial hardship we can send the scores for you
but you are responsible
for contacting the college/university to see if they will accept scores from us.
ENVELOPES:
you must provide an envelope addressed to each school that you want us to send the scores to once you confirmed they accept them.
COMMON APP
:
The Common App
(www.commonapp.org)
is a great way to apply to multiple college/univ that are part of the common with one application as well as invite your teachers and Mrs. Fowler to complete their recommendations online. We recommend using the Common App for all schools that use it.
Create your Common App account
(make sure it is for 2014-15) and start filling out as much as you can. Invite Mrs. Fowler and your teachers that agreed to write your rec. Click this link
COMMON APP INFO
for information you will need while filling out the Common App like class size, rank etc.
NON COMMON APP SCHOOLS:
For schools that are not on the common app you will have to apply online through their web sites or download their application. Make sure to check for a Counselor/School Report page and print it out and bring to guidance if their is one. Their may also be a page for the teachers.
ENVELOPES:
You must provide envelopes addressed to each non-common app school.
WAIVE RIGHTS?
:
This will be asked on the Common APP or any college application.
The basics-
if you select to "
waive my right"
this means that you trust the person you asked to write you a favorable rec without reading it. If you select to "
I do not waive my right
" this may cause a "red" flag and the admissions person may see this as a negative in that you do not trust the person to write a favorable rec for you and the faculty member may choose to not write you a recommendation.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
:
You will need a list of all activities, grade levels involved and any awards/recognitions.
Parents click this link if you like to fill out the
PARENT BRAG SHEET
you can also find this on our web site.
S
AVE:
There a "SAVE" button on each page. If you save, your email pops up make sure you verify it and you will have 14 days to complete the form before it expires.
I have read the Important Tips and Information and am ready to complete the form. (It should take about 20-30 min if prepared.)
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YES
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STUDENT FIRST NAME
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LAST NAME
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STUDENT EMAIL
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1st EARLIEST DEADLINE COLLEGE/UNIV NAME
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EARLIEST COLLEGE DEADLINE
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
STREET/PO BOX
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CITY, STATE, ZIP
ADMISSION TYPE
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Please Select
Regular
Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling
Common App School?
*
Please Select
Yes
Not Using Comm App
No
TEST SCORES
*
Please Select
ACT sent from actstudent.org
SAT sent from collegeboard.org
Other: Explain to Guidance
2nd College
Please Select
Yes
No
COLLEGE/UNIV NAME
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COLLEGE DEADLINE
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
STREET/PO BOX
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CITY, STATE, ZIP
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ADMISSION TYPE
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Please Select
Regular
Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling
Common App School
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Please Select
Yes
Not using Comm App
No
TEST SCORES
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Please Select
SAT sent through collegeboard.com
ACT sent though actstudent.org
OTHER: Explain to Guidance
3rd College
Please Select
Yes
No
COLLEGE/UNIV NAME
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COLLEGE DEADLINE
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
STREET/PO BOX
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CITY, STATE, ZIP
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ADMISSION TYPE
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Please Select
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Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling
Common App School
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Please Select
Yes
Not Using Comm App
No
TEST SCORES
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Please Select
ACT sent from actstudent.org
SAT sent from collegeboard.org
OTHER: Explain to Guidance
4th College
Please Select
Yes
No
COLLEGE/UNIV NAME
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COLLEGE DEADLINE
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
STREET/PO BOX
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CITY, STATE, ZIP
ADMISSION TYPE
Please Select
Regular
Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling
Common App School
*
Please Select
Yes
Not Using Comm App
No
TEST SCORES
*
Please Select
ACT sent from actstudent.org
SAT sent from collegeboard.org
OTHER: Explain to Guidance
More than 4 colleges? click here complete and bring to guidance
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COUNSELOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUEST FORM
"The Student Brag Sheet"
The recommendations you request will highlight many of your individual qualities. Please give an honest estimation of yourself.
Today"s Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Earliest College Deadline
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Are you using a college counselor?
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Yes
NO
If Yes, list the College Counselor name?
Name of 1st Teacher writing your rec.
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Name of 2nd teacher writing your rec.
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Additional Person writing a rec.
Note: You should not send more recs than the college asks for.
1. List below three words that best describe you.
1)
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2)
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3)
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2. What do you consider to be your greatest strength?
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3. What do you think you need to work on improving?
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4. Is there anything in particular you would like me to mention in your rec? Such as academic blemishes, long absences, illness or explanation of learning style. Please be specific when describing.
5. What are two unique things about you?
1)
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2)
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6. Describe an event or circumstance in your life that has contributed to making your the person you are today.
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7. Describe of your proudest moments
8. What would you like the college admissions committee or your future employer to know about you? (i.e. who you are, what you value, your goals, and/or the contribution you can make to their college/business)
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9. What personal traits or accomplishments are you most proud of (inside or outside of school?
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10. Have you ever been suspended? Type NO below or If YES please explain.
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11. Do you receive free or reduced lunch?
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Yes
No
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STUDENT RESUME
click the above link to complete your resume/activity sheet.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: List clubs, committees etc?
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Please Select
Yes
NO
School Activity 1
Grade (9,10,11,12)
School Activity 2
Grade (9,10,11,12)
List any awards/recognitions you received with grade level (i.e. 11-Year Book Editor?
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Have or do you participate in any Athletics? (list sport and position)
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Please Select
Yes
No
Sport 1
Grade (9,10,11,12)
Sport 2
Grade (9,10,11,12)
List Athletic awards/recognitions you received with grade level (i.e. Gr 10-Asst Capt,11-12 Captain)
Do you have any work experience to list?
*
Please Select
Yes
No
Job 1
Grade (9,10,11,12)
Job 2
Grade (9,10,11,12)
Have you received any Community or Employment awards/recognitions with grade level? (i.e. Gr 10-Lions Award)
Do you have any community, other volunteering or something else to list?
*
Please Select
Yes
No
Other 1
Grade (9,10,11,12)
Other 2
Grade (9,10,11,12)
List any other awards/recognitions with grade levels (i.e. Gr 10-Best Volunteer)
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DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL COLLEGES?
Please Select
YES
NO
5th College
Please Select
YES
NO
COLLEGE/UNIV NAME
*
COLLEGE DEADLINE
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
STREET/PO BOX
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CITY, STATE, ZIP
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ADMISSION TYPE
*
Please Select
Regular
Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling
Common App School
*
Please Select
Yes
Not using Comm App
No
TEST SCORES
*
Please Select
ACT sent actstudent.org
SAT sent collegeboard.org
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Please Mail SAT (see?)
6th College
Please Select
Yes
No
COLLEGE/UNIV NAME
*
COLLEGE DEADLINE
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
STREET/PO BOX
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CITY, STATE, ZIP
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ADMISSION TYPE
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Please Select
Regular
Early Decision
Early Action
Rolling
Common App School
*
Please Select
Yes
Not using Comm App
No
TEST SCORES
*
Please Select
ACT sent actstudent.org
SAT sent collegeboard.org
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7th College
Please Select
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No
COLLEGE/UNIV NAME
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COLLEGE DEADLINE
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Month
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Day
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STREET/PO BOX
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CITY, STATE, ZIP
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ADMISSION TYPE
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Common App School
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8th College
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COLLEGE DEADLINE
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9th College
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10th College
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COLLEGE DEADLINE
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STREET/PO BOX
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ADMISSION TYPE
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Early Action
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Common App School
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