Grade 8 Autobiography2025
Name:
Entered Brookwood in Grade:
Directions: Please answer questions thoroughly and honestly. You should not feel compelled to write an answer in a category that is not significant in your life. This form will be used to paint a picture of your strengths, not emphasize your weaknesses At the same time, please recognize that anything that is important to you is important For example, you don’t have to be the best soccer player for soccer to mean a great deal in your life
A. Schools you are considering (independent, parochial, public-resident or lottery):
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B. Athletics
In a paragraph or two, describe your participation in athletics over the years, both in and out of Brookwood. For Brookwood sports, include V or JV status where applicable and be sure to mention if you served or are serving as a Captain. For any out-of-school programs, write out the names of teams or sports camps (no acronyms), any awards received, how long the camps ran, if they were day or boarding, and your year(s) of participation.
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C. The Arts
In a paragraph or two, describe your participation in music and/or the visual and/or performing arts, both in and out of Brookwood. Include your role in this year’s play and describe it. Are you part of Art Studio? Have you won a Gold or Silver Key or Honorable Mention in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art or Writing Awards competition? How have you fared in the Declamation Contest? What combos or singing groups have you been part of? For any out-of-school art, music, or drama activities, write out the names of organizations, programs, courses, camps, awards, and years of participation Explain the importance of these activities in your life
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D. Leadership
Describe any leadership roles you have taken on at Brookwood (Leadership Groups, Writing Partners, Yearbook, Kids to Kids, etc ) Explain why your participation has been important to you
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E. Hobbies and Interests
In a paragraph or two, describe any personally significant hobbies or interests. Be specific where appropriate For example, if you are a big reader, what do you like to read? Do you collect anything? Fly airplanes? Scuba dive? Why are these important to you?
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F. Work/Service/Leadership In Your Community
In a paragraph or two, describe any significant experiences with work, service, or leadership you have had outside of Brookwood Explain why these experiences have been important to you
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G. Life Experiences Of Note
In a paragraph or two, describe any other life experiences or circumstances that you feel are important to share (Background, Family, Travel, Summer Camps, Languages, etc )
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H. Other
Please use this space to tell us anything else important about you that is not prompted by the previous questions
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I. Parent comment
This space allows for comments from your parent(s) after they have reviewed and discussed with you your completed form The autobiography will not be accepted without a parent’s comment indicating that they are satisfied that the form is complete and adequately thorough
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