LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET FOR COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION

STUDENT NAME: ____________________________________ GRADUATION YEAR: _______________

PHONE: ____________________________ E-MAIL: _________________________________________

Please complete this form on your own with no input from anyone else. This is a reflection of who you are. This

information will be used to help structure a letter/form of recommendation and to properly advise you

on the college choice process. The more thorough and honest you are, the better you will be advised. Feel free to

attach extra pages if necessary or use the back of the pages. Please remember to attach a complete resume

of your activities, awards, community service and work experiences to this form.

Be as detailed as possible. Also, please print legibly or type the answers.

Return this form with the Parent Brag Sheet and your resume to the College Center.

1. As a student, I feel my strengths and weaknesses are (give example to how you have overcome these struggles):

2. Give three adjectives that describe you as a person. Give an example of how each adjective describes you.

3. What extracurricular activity (in school or outside) has been most important to you? Why?

4. Please list below or attach a resume of your activities, awards, community service, and work experiences.

5. At this time, have you decided upon a college major or a career choice? If so, what is it and why? If not, are there any majors/careers that appeal to you?

6. If you have completed any volunteering, an internship, Project Interface, Eagle Scout or anything similar,

please give details, including your responsibilities, where you did it, what you gained from it, etc.

7. Have you had any unusual personal or other circumstances which have affected your educational or

personal experiences? This question may help to explain any “blips” on your transcript or show how well you

handle stress. If you do not wish the information to be shared to a college or university, please indicate.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________ DATE: ______________________

LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL PARENT “BRAG” SHEET

Please complete this form without the input of your son or daughter. Please be as thorough as you can. Use the back of this paper or attach additional sheets if necessary.

NAME OF STUDENT: ________________________________________________________ YOUR NAME: ______________________________________________________________ YOUR DAYTIME PHONE: ___________________ E-MAIL: __________________________

1. What do you consider the outstanding accomplishments of your son or daughter during the past three to fouryears? Why did you select these as most important?

2. In what areas has your son or daughter shown most development and growth during the past three/four years?

3. If you had to describe your son or daughter in five adjectives, what would they be? Why did you choose theseadjectives? Please be specific.

4. Are there any unusual or personal circumstances which have affected your son’s or daughter's educationalor personal experiences? This question is important because it may help to explain any unusual “blips” inthe transcript or may help to show how well your child handles stress. If you do not wish the informationyou share below to be shared in a letter of recommendation to a college or university, please indicate so inthe text below.

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________DATE:________________________