SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORT - for private college applications Letter of recommendation from counselors Student Name:
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Date Submitted:
Recommendation requests MUST be made in person --- (NOT via email) Letters of recommendation must be requested from counselors at least 15 days prior to the deadline.
STEPS TO COMPLETION 1) Obtain and complete Senior Profile form (document can be received from your counselor or via online – pay careful attention to due date noted) 2) Submit completed Senior Profile to your counselor and formally request a written letter of recommendation (Be sure you have obtained teacher comments on your SP form. Please include drafts of your Personal Statement or college essay). Schedule interview appointment. 3) Send Electronic Invitation to the Common Application or SENDedu to your counselor (and teachers). 4) Inform your counselor of your college application deadline (especially the earliest application deadline.
University of California PERSONAL STATEMENT: Keys to Remember • • • • •
Written Interview, not an essay Read the UC application first Remember your audience is an admissions evaluator Total of 1000 words for both prompts, keeping in mind one of the prompts must have at least 250 words (ex: 500/500, 600/400, 250/750) Write persuasively and proofread
Freshmen Applicant Prompts: 1. Describe the world you come from – for example: your family, community, or school – and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. 2. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person are? Your personal statement should be exactly that – personal. This is your opportunity to tell colleges about yourself: your hopes, ambitions, life experiences, and inspirations. You are encouraged to take your time on this assignment. Be open and reflective. Find your individual voice and express it honestly. Please submit a copy of the UC personal statement you have prepared with your Senior Profile NOTES: for example additional items to submit, counselor’s email address, interview date _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________
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Colleges and Universities I am considering applying to in my senior year… REACH
BALLPARK Meeting Eligibility by at least 75% Plan “B”
Highly Selective
Dream Schools
SAFETY Absolutely Eligible Plan “C”
As you research campuses it is very important to note: WHAT IS YOUR INTEREST IN EACH COLLEGE YOU WILL APPLY TO?
UC Merced, CSU Monterey Bay, St. Mary’s, University of Pacific, UC Irvine, Hofstra, Ohlone College, Fresno State, CSU East Bay, Harvard, CSU Dominguez Hills, UC Santa Barbara, USC, CSU Northridge, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Riverside, Amerherst, Princeton, MIT, NYU, San Diego State, USD, UC San Diego, Long Beach State, CSU Sonoma, Santa Clara University, Holy Names University, Notre Dame de Namur, Stanford, CSU San Marcos, UC Davis, USF, Pacific Union College, CSU Fullerton, Azuza Pacific, Chabot, DeAnza College, UC Berkeley Logan Form#: L055 (Senior Profile) Revised 092815
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Recommendation letters must be submitted directly to your counselor 15 days prior to the deadline.
Date Received: ____________ Early Action: Yes or No Earliest College App. Deadline:__________
Senior Profile
The purpose of the Senior Profile is to assist your counselor in writing a quality letter of recommendation. Therefore, please give careful thought and consideration to how you answer the questions. Completing the Senior Profile will also prepare you for completing your college applications. Student Name: Reasoning Test:
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List courses you are scheduled to take senior year. (Include courses outside of JLHS.) 1.
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Personal Reflections Please answer the following questions as completely as you can. This information will be used when writing your college recommendation letter so please include specific examples, anecdotes, and stories whenever possible as this helps counselors write a strong recommendation. What adjectives would you say best describe you? Why?
Prior to graduation, I hope to accomplish...
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After high school I hope to accomplish‌
Identify a personal strength; provide an example to illustrate your point:
Logan is a school community and each of us leaves a mark on this school. What has been your greatest contribution to James Logan High School?
What has been your most rewarding experience in the past few years? (Ex: Academic achievements, co-curricular activity, volunteer activity, project, etc.) Why was it significant?
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Do you feel your academic record is a true assessment of your ability? Do you feel you’ve worked up to your potential?
How do you typically spend your summers?
What do you enjoy most? What gets you excited? Why?
What do you hope to gain from your college experience?
Academic Honors Beginning with 9th grade, briefly describe any scholastic distinctions or honors you have earned:
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What is your intended major/career?
Please list the colleges currently on your college search list: 1.
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Why have you chosen these schools? Are you applying to colleges that match your academic profile? What interests you about your top three college choices?
Co-curricular, Personal and Volunteer Activities Beginning with 9th grade, please list and describe your primary co-curricular, community, and family activities, as well as any hobbies, in the order of their interest to you. Include specific events and/or major accomplishments such as: musical instrument played, varsity letters earned, leadership roles, etc.
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Work Experience List any jobs, including summer employment, you’ve held in the past 3 years. Describe which had more meaning for you and why.
Miscellaneous Discuss anything else you consider special or unique about yourself; something your counselor may not know or something you feel will help with writing your recommendation. Please provide anecdotal information such as stories or examples. This information should be a reflection of who you are as a person beyond your straight academic profile. Please feel free to use a separate sheet of paper if you need additional space.
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The following charts are from the school report section of a college application and are an example of how your counselor will be asked to evaluate you. Imagine you are your own counselor and complete the chart. You may offer explanations of your ratings if you would like. Mark an X in the appropriate box. Intellectual Ability and Achievement How would you rate the candidate as to academic ability, motivation, writing skills, and speech? Below Average (lowest 40%)
Above Average (middle 20%)
Average (next 20%)
Good (highest 15%)
Excellent (highest 5%)
Superlative (highest 1%)
Academic Motivation Motivation Writing Skills Speech
Explanation:
Character and Personality No Basis for Average Judgement
Below Average (lowest 40%)
Average (middle 20%)
Good (next 20%)
Energy and Initiative Independence Originality Creativity Leadership Self-Confidence Sense of Humor Concern for others Reaction to Concern/set backs Respect accorded by classmates Respect accorded by family
Explanation:
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Above Average (highest 15%)
Excellent (highest 5%)
Superlative (highest 1%)
OPTIONAL
College Recommendation Letter – Reference(s) (May be completed by a Parent/Guardian, Relative, Clergy, or another adult who knows you well)
Student:
House:
Counselor:
What personal growth have you noticed in him/her since entering high school? What would you say has been his/her greatest challenge? Please include any specific examples.
In which characteristics or accomplishments of him/her do you take great pride and/or admire?
What does he/she enjoy learning about? Have certain subjects and/or teachers been common topics of discussion?
What does he/she enjoy most and least about high school?
In what ways is he/she a leader?
Does he/she possess a talent or skill in anything that he/she has participated in for one or more years? If yes, please describe the talent/activity and length of time involved.
Does he/she have any unique interests or hobbies that he/she has participated in outside of school? If yes, describe the interest/hobby and length of time involved.
Are there any personal, emotional, or social issues of which you are aware that have interfered with his/her academic achievement in high school? If yes, please explain.
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Does he/she have any diagnosed learning disorders, medical conditions, or special needs? If so, when was he/she diagnosed and is he/she receiving any accommodations?
What kind of college environment do you feel would best suit his/her needs and abilities at this time?
Is he/she applying to colleges that best match his/her academic profile? Please explain.
Is there anything else we should know about him/her, you, or your family? Please include any other information of which you would like his/her counselor to be aware, learn, know, or understand.
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Teacher Comments For teacher recommendations, college admissions evaluators recommend teachers provide specific information relevant to the classroom experience you have shared. Please have two teachers, who know you as a student, write a few comments about your approach to learning and classroom participation. Please assist your teachers by providing them with details of your classroom experiences, anecdotes, projects, or special moments you want them to include. Teacher #1 Comment:
Teacher #2 Comment:
Teacher #3 or a Friend/Classmate Comment (Optional):
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