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Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

Optional section

8. Explain any special circumstances regarding your family, the choice of college or the

financing of your education that should be considered.

________________________________________________________________________

9. List and explain any anecdote or example relating to you, your traveling, or other

unique experience that should be considered in this recommendation.

________________________________________________________________________

10. Is your high school record an accurate measure of your ability and potential? Explain

________________________________________________________________________

11. Rate yourself on a scale from

(needs improvement)

(excellent)

on these items. If you choose to not complete this section, think about how your teachers

might rate you. Work on areas in which you may need to improve.

_____

A. Participation in classroom discussion

______ B. Involvement in class activities

______ C. Pursuit of independent study

______ D. Evenness of performance

______ E. Critical and questioning attitude

______F. Depth of understanding

______ G. Personal responsibility

______H. Consideration for others

______ I. Desire to be of service

______ J. Seeks extra help when needed

______ K. Warmth of personality

______ L. Evidence of leadership abilities

______ M. Respected by peers

______ N. Takes special pride in work

______ O. Enthusiastic for learning

______ P. Others

Please list any/all Benton Activities you are involved in: (such as sports, NHS, band,

vocal, student council, yearbook, etc).

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