Hello,
My name is [insert name], and my date of birth is [MO/DD/YYYY]. I am needing my ID #. Are you able to help me with that?
Thank you,
[insert name]
Make sure to attach whatever documentation to show that you qualify for fee waiver through free/reduced lunch or through McKinney Vento. There are two versions to choose from depending on your situation.
Hello,
My name is [insert name], and my date of birth is [MM/DD/YYYY]. I recently applied for your college, and I am needing a fee waiver for the application. I do qualify at my school for lunch services. Attached is my documentation.
Thank you,
[insert name]
Hello,
My name is [insert name], and my date of birth is [MM/DD/YYYY]. I recently applied for your university, and I am needing a fee waiver for the application. I do qualify at my school for McKinney Vento services. Attached is my documentation.
Thank you,
[insert name]
Ask a teacher or counselor that you have a good relationship with.
It can be a past or present high school teacher.
Give them a list of things that they can brag about for you(See template HERE)
AP test and scores(3s and higher)
GPA
Jobs
Volunteer work
Awards
Sports
Dual credit or certificates you may have
Anything special about you 🙂
Examples:
student composed his own music
student owned his own shoe buisness
Hello [insert teacher’s name],
I really enjoyed your class and learned so much.
Would you be able to write a letter of recommendation for me? I would really appreciate it. I would need the letter by [DATE].
[if there’s anything special about the recommendation letter they need to know, add it here].
If you could let me know soon, that would be great!
Thank you for your time,
[insert your name]
Hello [insert counselor’s name],
Thank you so much for helping me through out the year.
Would you be able to write a letter of recommendation for me? I would really appreciate it. I would need the letter by [DATE].
[if there’s anything special about the recommendation letter they need to know, add it here].
If you could let me know soon, that would be great!
Thank you for your time,
[insert your name]
Asking about different programs/degrees/scholarship programs and the requirements needed to get in.
WHO TO EMAIL: The head of the program/department.
TEMPLATE:
Hello,
My name is [Insert name]. I am a senior at Midland High School. I am interested in [program/degree/scholarship name] at [insert school name]. Can you tell me more about [program/degree/scholarship name]? What is the criteria to make sure I am able to get into the program?
Thank you for your time,
[Insert your name]
[phone number]
Hello,
My name is [Insert name]. I am a senior at Midland High School. I am interested in volunteering with your agency. When could I come in to volunteer?
I am available on [days available] during these times: [time range(s)].
Thank you for your time,
[Insert your name]
[phone number]
WHO TO SEND TO: Admissions for your college.
You can send your college bridge certificate through the greenlocker portal, but you still need to include an “email” in the message box that they provide for you, so they know who and what it is for.
VERSION 1: KNOW COLLEGE ID #
Hello,
My name is [insert name], and my ID # is [insert the college/university id #]. Attached are my college bridge certificates.
Thank you,
[insert name]
VERSION 2: DON'T KNOW COLLEGE ID #
Hello,
My name is [insert name], and my date of birth is [MM/DD/YYYY]. Attached are my college bridge certificate.
Thank you,
[insert name]
VERSION 1: KNOW COLLEGE ID #
Hello, my name is [insert name], and my ID # is [insert the college/university id #]. Attached is my [PSAT/SAT/ACT/TSI/AP scores].
Thank you,
[insert name]
VERSION 2: DON'T KNOW COLLEGE ID
Hello,
My name is [insert name], and my date of birth is [MM/DD/YYYY]. Attached is my [SAT/PSAT/ACT/TSI/AP scores]
Thank you,
[insert name]
Hello,
My name is [insert name], and my ID # is [insert the college/university id #]. Attached is my [TASFA, Residence paperwork, citizen affidavate, McKinney Vento documentation/etc...].
Thank you,
[insert name]