Student Responsibilities:
Need a Recommendation?
- Make sure that this is a person who knows you well and will only say positive things about you.
- In a positive manner, ask a faculty member or other qualified adult if they are willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. Make sure that this is a person who knows you well and will only say positive things about you.
- Provide this person with a Student Information Worksheet or resume.
- Fill out the Student Information Worksheet as completely as possible, not all sections may apply to you however.
- Attach your written statement as described on the Student Information Worksheet.
- Plan ahead to meet your deadline. Ask for the letter in person. Allow the person 10-14 days for the completion of the letter. DO NOT assume the letter will be completed unless you make personal contact with the individual.
- You MUST give the writer a self addressed, stamped envelope or provide the appropriate electonic address if the letter is to be submitted electronically.
- Always write a “Thank You” to the individual who has supported you in this process. These letters are hard work!
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Somerset High School
Student Information Worksheet
Student Name _________________________________________________
E-mail Address ___________________________
Letter Should Be Addressed To: ______________________________________
Academic Honors or Awards:
Special Interests, Hobbies, Talents:
Clubs or Organizations In School (Please include years participated in HS):
Non-School Activities (Please include years participated):
Athletics (Please include years participated in HS):
Please add any additional information that you would like the writer to know about you and/or the purpose of this letter before writing the recommendation.
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Somerset High School
Writer’s Information Form
In order to assist you in writing a meaningful and complete letter of recommendation, the student has been asked to provide you with the following:
A complete Student Information Worksheet and attached personal statement.
A Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope
If you did not receive both, please wait until you have a complete packet before writing for the student.
The following is a list of criteria you may wish to consider in your evaluation:
You may also wish to include:
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Examples or anecdotes to illustrate characteristics or special abilities of the student
A comment about the accuracy of your first reaction to the student.Do you still feel the same way?Why?
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Input you have received from other members of the faculty or staff.
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Comparisons with previous candidates to the same school.
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Your telephone number for further information if needed.
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If you have letterhead paper, please use that for the final copy.
It may be helpful to keep a copy of the final letter in case another letter is needed. Some students may request multiple copies, please try to print and sign these separately as originals.