Requirements for Recommendations from Ms. Calbi

1. WHEN is my Recommendation package DUE to Ms. Calbi?
2. WHERE do I turn in my Recommendation package?
3. REQUIREMENTS: Print this and make sure you have met ALL requirements
4. BRAGSHEET
5. Stanford Questions: You must type these and give them to Ms. Calbi
6. How do I know which colleges to apply to?
7. WAIVER

WHEN is my Recommendation package DUE to Ms. Calbi?

Your complete package is due to Ms. Calbi by September 1.  But, you can 
turn them in anytime before then.  Because Ms. Calbi cannot do EVERY 
student's recommendation, and does not wish to choose between all her 
wonderful students, the first complete folders to be turned in, will be the 
ones she writes recommendations for.

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WHERE do I turn in my Recommendation package?

Hand your recommendation packet to Ms. Calbi IN PERSON.

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REQUIREMENTS: Print this and make sure you have met ALL requirements

Checklist for Recommendations:  

1) Cover Sheet with 
   � Your legal name, social security number, address, phone number & email. 
   � College names/addresses & due dates (1 week prior to actual due date)
     in chronological order.  

2) Brag Sheet:  Do a really good job on this, especially the questions.  
                TYPE IT!

3) Standford Questions for Ms.  Calbi:  Do a good job on these� TYPE them, 
include any anecdote about something you did in one of my classes or 
elsewhere that will show something special about you.

4) A copy of your Personal Statements (All of them) Write the college 
you wrote them for on the top of each page.  

5) FOR ALL COMMON APs and any other schools with online applications 
available:

You must go online, submit all your information and I will be notified by 
the colleges.  I will then complete the recommendation online. I will NOT 
submit additional/optional recommendations by mail, so choose your teachers 
wisely.

If you file online applications and they do not indicate they have 
been "submitted" come see Ms. Calbi TWO weeks before your recommendation is 
due to make sure everything is on schedule!!! 
 
IF YOU ARE DOING ONLINE APPLICATIONS, the following can be used for 
informational purposes only, but does not apply to you.  

I will only do MAIL IN applications if there is no online application 
available at the school to which you are applying.   

6) Two Copies of each recommendation with all your information and Ms. 
   Calbi�s information, typed or neatly written.  
   � Jill C. Calbi
   � Social Sciences Teacher
   � South High School
   � 4801 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance CA 90505
   � Jillybeans63@hotmail.com
   � (310) 533-4352
   �  YOU know what classes you had with me, the level (AP/ 11th grade), 
      the grade you received, how long you have known me (If I had you me
      Junior year & you are now a senior� put 2 years).  
	
7) Other INFO:
   �School CEEB Code:  053522
   �Get a transcript from counseling office or online 
      @ http://sim1.tusd.org/parentconnect/ 
    Include it with your recommendation.


8) ENVELOPES: Fully addressed with my return address (above) & enough 
postage.  (In 2008, that was $1.00)



Come to see Ms. Calbi TWO weeks before your recommendation is due to make 
sure everything is on schedule!!!

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BRAGSHEET

Name____________________________________________________Age__________
Social Security Number___________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITES: Please list your high school activities, including 
clubs, teams, and student government. Circle the grades in which you 
participated, and indicate any leadership positions on the right.

1.________________________________9 10 11 12 
_________________________________
2.________________________________9 10 11 12 
_________________________________
3.________________________________9 10 11 12 
_________________________________
4.________________________________9 10 11 12 
_________________________________
5.________________________________9 10 11 12_________________________________
6.________________________________9 10 11 12_________________________________
7.________________________________9 10 11 12_________________________________
8.________________________________9 10 11 12_________________________________
 
AWARDS: Please list any special awards (academic and non-academic) that you 
have received and the year you received them.





COMMUITY SERVICE: Please list your volunteer work and/or church activities. 
Include a description of your involvement in the organization (time spent, 
responsibilities, etc.)



WORK EXPERIENCE: Please describe any jobs that you have had since entering 
high school. Include the average amount of time that you have worked at each 
job.



OTHER ACTIVITES: Please describe other activities such as travel, hobbies, 
special lessons, and classes outside school. (Remember to state the year of 
participation)



Information for College/Scholarship Recommendation Letters-continued

What is your anticipated college major: 
______________________________________________

To which colleges do you intend to apply and what is their specific appeal?



What colleges have members of your family (parents, brothers, sisters) 
attended?



What academic area interest you most? Please describe a specific incident, 
which illustrates your aptitude for this study and the appeal it hold for 
you.


What adjectives would you use to describe yourself?



What is your greatest character strength?



What character traits do you hope to improve?



Describe a moment of accomplishment, which gave you a feeling of success.



Describe a mistake, which provided a useful lesson.



Comment on the influences in your life which have been important to you 
(family, friends, sports, teachers etc.)



Nearly all applicants at a competitive college are qualified to do 
successful 
work at that college and have good academic records and adequate test 
scores. 
Therefore, the acceptance often depends upon �extras� such as unusual 
artistic, athletic, or musical talent, a good hobby pursued in depth, 
leadership, character, or community service. What special talents, 
accomplishments, or characteristics do you have that might make you stand 
out? Don�t be modest.



Add any information that you think would be helpful to someone writing a 
letter of recommendation about you. (enthusiasm, distinguishing 
characteristics not including above, evidence of independence, etc.)

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Stanford Questions: You must type these and give them to Ms. Calbi

1.  In what ways might you distinguish your academic performance from that 
of 
other able students?  

2. ACADEMIC/INTELLECTUAL
Other Parts of your application provide details on academic 
accomplishments.  
Write a paragraph that describes your intellectual attitude, curiosity and 
enthusiasm for learning.
	
3. PERSONAL/INTERPERSONAL
What do you like the best about yourself as a student?  
In what ways have you made an impact in your class, the school or the 
community?  

4. What factors that might interfere with your academic performance and/or 
personal relationships in college?

5.. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What else should we should know about you regarding: 
-personal circumstance
-unusual accomplishments
-obstacles overcome

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How do I know which colleges to apply to?

1) Go to:  http://princetonreview.com/com.aspx?uidbadge=%07
2) Go to: Explore Colleges.  Click on: Explore Colleges
3) Go to: Colleges and Majors.  Click on:  Best Fit College Search!
 
4) Take the entire survey.  Print out your results.  

Take the Princeton Review surveys to see which colleges statistically best 
match you, and which colleges you have the best chance of getting accepted 
to. This website also provides additional infomation which will help you 
decide which college best suits your academic, personal, financial and 
planned career needs.  GOOD LUCK!

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WAIVER

You MUST SIGN the WAIVER giving up your right to review the recommendation, 
or Miss Calbi will not do your recommendation.

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