Delmar School District



Request for letter of recommendation from School CounselorStudent name:___________________________________ email:______________________________________________ How many years have you known the school counselor?If you’re applying to college with a specific major, please let me know. Why did you choose it? If you are applying undeclared, what are you considering majoring in and why?List 5 adjectives that describe you:What do you hope to accomplish in life and why?List your personal strengths and give at least one example. (Be as specific as possible.)List your academic strengths and give at least one example. (Be specific—i.e., problem solving, writing, creative thinking. Do not just list your strong subject areas.)What are your hobbies or interests outside of school? If reading is one of your hobbies, what do you like to read?What types of classes interest you and why?What are your proudest academic accomplishments and why?In what areas have you grown and matured since freshman year?Is there anything unusual or unique about your family—cultural background, traditions, shared interests and activities, family size and your place in order of the children, travel, crises, etc.—that has had a significant impact on you? How do you express your creativity? (Academically, artistically, athletically, interpersonally, musically, etc.) Are there any difficult challenges, disabilities, special circumstances, or struggles that you would like to mention?Briefly describe your most meaningful community service experience.Give an example of how you have demonstrated leadership skills.List your high school activities and the years of participation. You may also add comments regarding leadership roles, committees, special responsibilities, etc. Use this space to include extra details, stories and information that does not fit on the resume.List any outside of high school activities (volunteer, jobs…) and the years of participation. You may also add comments regarding leadership roles, committees, special responsibilities, etc. Use this space to include extra details, stories and information that does not fit on the resume. Have you worked during your high school years? If so, please list the name of your job and approximately how many hours per week you work. (Please distinguish between the summer and school year, i.e., Panera Bread, 40 hrs/week during the summer; 10 hrs/week during 11th and 12th grade school year; or Six Flags, 40 hrs/week summer only.)Are you fluent in any other language(s)? If yes, which one(s)?How did you stand out compared to classmates, either academically or personally?What motivates you academically?How are you able to work effectively and respectfully with those with different perspectives or from different backgrounds?***PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF YOUR RESPONSES DO NOT FIT ON THIS SHEET. I will email you a copy of the letter. Make sure I can read your email address at the top of the page! ................
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