Please copy the following document and paste it into a new Googledoc, and then share it with Mr. Roundey as a Googledoc. This will allow you to update the document as the year progresses. You could also email it to Mr. Roundey at roundey@lhssc.org


This form will assist the counselor and teachers in writing your college/scholarship recommendations. The more specific details you can give us, the more thorough your recommendations will be. This form will also help you with the entire college application process, especially in preparing for interviews (if they are required) and writing admissions essays. Feel free to update this document on a regular basis as needed.

Name:

Date:

1. School Activities: List the activities you have participated in, the number of years, the amount of time per week spent, and what you have gained or learned from each activity. Consider artistic, athletic, community services, and leadership positions.

2. Which activity was most important to you? Why?


3. What do you consider your most important activities outside of school? List jobs (paid or volunteer), religious activities, hobbies, travel, music, art, drama... Include the number of years of your involvement and the amount of time you spent on the activity weekly. Explain why this activity was significant to you.


4. In or out of school, which awards and honors have you received? Which elected offices have you held?


5. What book(s) have had the greatest impact on you? Why?


6. Describe the academic accomplishment (major paper, science experiment, artistic project...) you are most proud of, and tell why you take pride in it.


7. What kind of learner are you? Which academic settings or assignments make you thrive? What interests you?


8. List your three most distinguishing or admirable qualities. Explain each in several sentences.


9. What do you hope to accomplish in college and after? Consider your career goals and your broader goals.