Parent “Letter of Recommendation”

Heading into the college application process, it is necessary for the counselors to create

an accurate and comprehensive profile of each senior student. Parent input (anecdotes

and background information) is critical to providing the most in-depth picture of a student.

To help us, please write a "Letter of Recommendation" for your child. Your senior's

counselor will use feedback from staff members and you, to develop the best possible

reflection of him/her as a person and student. Counselors will then share this information

with colleges and universities, as part of the application process. The extent to which you

reply to this request is up to you.

Note: You do not have to write an actual letter. Responding to the provided prompts with

a sentence or two will suffice. PLEASE TRY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PAGE.

Listed below are some suggested topics to include or address. Please cite specific

examples, if something special comes to mind:

 Describe your child as a person: Most admirable qualities?

 Examples of leadership, motivation, energy, sense of adventure

 Challenges Met – Risks Taken

 Examples of responsibility, maturity, dependability, independence, tolerance,

and/or empathy

 Student’s career interests, aspirations, goals, or dreams

 What is your child passionate about

 Child’s most outstanding accomplishments during the HS years

 Peer Relations – Family Dedication

 Any special or unique characteristic which cannot be overlooked when describing

your child to others

 When is your child at their best

 Have there been any unusual/personal circumstances which have affected your

child’s educational or personal development

Please email your responses to your child’s School Counselor or have your senior drop

this information off to us in the Counseling Center, in September.

Thanks so much for your help!