Students:  Please request your recommendation 2-3 weeks before you need the letter.  Consider sending a thank you note to the writer, and remember to attach an addressed, stamped envelope so the writer knows where it is to be sent.

REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

1.   From (Student’s Name):       

2.   To Recommendation Writer:       

3.   Today’s date:       

4.   Date Recommendation is due:       

5.   Action Required:		

				  Explain:       

6.   Scholastic performance:
				Grade Point Average:       

				Special Scholastic Honors (i.e. National Honor Society, Honor Roll,
					Most Outstanding Student, etc.)?       

				Particular subject areas in which you excel?       

7.   Extracurricular Performance:

				Athletic Achievements:       

				Special athletic recognition/leadership positions:       

				Other extracurricular achievements:  (band, choir, drama, SADD, 
					FBLA, Hero, VICA, FFA, FHA, etc.)  Leadership positions,
					special accomplishments, etc.) :       

8.   Community involvement :  Clubs, civic organizations, religious affiliations that might suggest
	responsibility, organization skills, leadership positions, etc.:       

9.   Special accomplishments or awards/unique interests/hobbies:       

10.  Work experiences:  positions held, length of employment, time frame (i.e.:  during school year,
	summer, etc.):       

11.  Family background or situation/need for recommendation, scholarship, reference, etc.  Why
	is this recommendation important to you?       

12.  Career choice/plans: