Questionnaire For Rec Letter
Questionnaire For Rec Letter
Questionnaire For Rec Letter
Dear Seniors,
A lot of time and thought goes into writing your college recommendation letters. I want to be
able to do my very best for you when I write them. Your responses on this questionnaire will
help me write your letter.
Please give these questions serious thought. You want to be portrayed in the best possible light.
Your answers should be understandable and readable. Your letter of recommendation will
mirror the effort and work you put into this questionnaire. It is ok for you to leave certain
questions blank and respond in more detail to others.
I will be asked to write many recommendation letters and most of them will be asked of me
around the same time. I need 2 months’ notice for all recommendation requests. When you
turn in this completed questionnaire, it will act as your requests.
This questionnaire is intended only for me and its sole purpose is to help me in writing the
strongest letter of recommendation possible for you. No colleges will see this questionnaire.
You are also welcome to type your responses.
Best
Ms. Abbasey
The Basic
What excites you about going to college?
That I am going to be learning more about the career I am really interested in.
What are you most proud of from your high school experience?
Being able to make friends, and having good connections with my teachers.
Are there any challenges you faced as a student (in class, out of class, scheduling, etc.) How did you overcome
them?
Academic Experiences
What subjects were you most interested in? Why?
What type of environment do you thrive in (collaborative, hands-on, discussion, independent, etc.)? Why?
Non-Academic Experiences
Briefly describe the leadership role (formal or informal) that has been most important to you.
In what activities outside of the classroom do you feel like you’ve had the biggest impact” How? Which have
had the biggest impact on you?
Are there any special or unusual circumstances you’ve experienced (what you’d like to share) or is there
anything that needs more clarification?
FAMILY
Is there anything about your family, (history, cultural background, shared interest/activity, size,
Describe any circumstance in your life which you feel has helped to shape your character,
List what you believe to be your single, most admirable, or most distinguished trait or quality.
Explain to me why and how. Keep in mind that I am looking for traits that you would like to have
emphasized to colleges.
What do you feel is an area of growth for you? Where do you have room for improvement either
Is there any other information that you would like me to highlight in your letter of recommendation?
OTHER
Please list two faculty members who know you well and who I may be able to talk with to learn