SENIOR YEAR BINDER
SYSTEM
Advisor’s Guide to a Student Organizational Plan for
College Admissions & Financial Aid
Purpose: Help students create and maintain a senior year binder in order to get prepared and to
stay organized. The binder will contain personal information related to admissions, financial aid,
scholarships, and more.
Materials: 3-ring binder, 10 Tabs
Binder Contents:
1. College list.
2. Usernames and passwords for each college.
3. Verification copies of submitted college applications.
4. Record of college entrance and placement exams.
5. Scholarship list and verification copies.
6. Copy of essays and personal statement.
7. FAFSA/WASFA paper application, FSA ID, and Student Aid Report (SAR).
8. Credit check form.
9. Brag sheet (high school highlights).
10. Letter of recommendation and request forms.
Facilitation: Advisors should begin by providing each student the templates for each section of
their binders. You may wish to share the templates electronically as well so students may edit
them.
Note: Feel free to customize any of the templates. Remind students to keep all of this
information secure and private.
Special thanks to Dr. Cristina Gaeta and Dr. Omar Montejano for sharing their framework for building
a system of success.
The contents of this publication were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the content does
not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal
Government.
This binder system can be used with high school seniors to help
them stay organized during the college and financial aid application
process.
•
Advisor College Application Tracking Form
• Student College Application Tracking Form
Tab 1
College Application Tracking Form
Advisor’s Notes
Instructions: Students should complete this form by entering in the names of the institutions where
they plan to apply. Students should be encouraged to apply to at least three colleges, one from
within each of these three categories:
• Reach - You might not get in, but it's worth applying because you really want to go. This
may be a selective school.
• Solid - You're a competitive applicant and will likely be accepted.
• Safety - You'll definitely get accepted, and it's a backup in case the others don't work out.
Students can research the institutions online to find the application due dates and possible college
contact. If you wish to assist with this task, consider using the Washington Council for High School-
College Relations (WCHSCR) Higher Education and Counselor Workshop Book. This book is
updated annually each September. It contains descriptions of two and four year public and
private, non-profit institutions of higher education in Washington State. Find admission fees and
deadlines, FAFSA deadlines, admission requirements, contacts and more. The latest edition is
available to view and download on WCHSCR’s Publications page:
http://www.washingtoncouncil.org/
Key Point: It is important for the student to find and list a college contact on this tracking form.
Students need to feel like there is an adult at the institution who can help them. This individual
could be a staff person in a TRiO office, CAMP program, a multicultural outreach and recruitment
admissions officer, disability support services contact, or other type of staff member who can
serve as an ally and assist them when they have questions.
Student College Application Tracking Form
College Name Application Fee
Priority Application
Due Date
Application
Submitted
Name of College Contact
and Contact Information
1 Yes / No
2 Yes / No
3 Yes / No
4 Add lines as needed Yes / No
College Application Tracking Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet or chart is not an item for the student binder. This chart is intended to be used by
an advisor or GU Coordinator to help them track students and their admissions applications.
Instructions: Create a chart in Microsoft Word or a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. Enter your
student names. Use the following as headings: Public 4-Year Colleges, Community Colleges,
Technical Schools, Private Colleges & Universities, Military. When a student completes an
application, record it in this spreadsheet. Use to follow up with students.
Name
Public 4-Year
Colleges
Community
Colleges
Technical
Schools
Private Colleges &
Universities
Military
Student Name
Eastern
Washington
University
Wenatchee
Valley College
Washington
State University
Student Name
Wenatchee
Valley College
ITT-Technical
Institute
George Fox University
Navy
Student Name
Eastern
Washington
University
Navy
University of
Washington
Student Name
Western
Washington
University
Whatcom
Community
College
Perry Technical
Institute
Student Name
Washington
State University
Big Bend
Community
College
Lake WA
Institute of
Technology
Student Name
Grays Harbor
College
Clover Park
Technical
College
Navy
Student Name
Washington
State
University-V
Everett
Community
College
University of
Washington
•
Usernames & Passwords Tracking Form
Tab 2
Usernames and Passwords Tracking Form
Advisor’s Notes
Have students list their usernames and passwords for sites they may be using during the college
application and financial aid process. These include the usernames and passwords for the
institutions to which they are applying, their FSA ID, the College Board or ACT. Remind students to
keep this information secure and private.
Website: Collegeboard.com/
Username:
Password:
Website: Commonapp.org/
Username:
Password:
Website: EWU.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: CWU.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: WSU.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: Washington.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: fafsa.ed.gov/
Username:
Password:
Website:
Username:
Password:
Student Usernames & Passwords Tracking Form
Remember: Keep this information secure and private.
Website: Collegeboard.com/
Username:
Password:
Website: Commonapp.org/
Username:
Password:
Website: EWU.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: CWU.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: WSU.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: Washington.edu/
Username:
Password:
Website: fafsa.ed.gov/
Username:
Password:
Website:
Username:
Password
:
•
College Support Program Applications
• Paper Copy of College Applications
• Residency Affidavit Form
• Admissions Application Fee Waiver Forms
Tab 3
College Support Program Applications
Advisor’s Notes
All enrolled students are automatically eligible to receive general student services. Some
institutions also offer additional programs that provide a higher level of support. These typically
require students to apply and meet specific eligibility requirements.
Students should research what programs are available at the institutions to which they are
applying. Encourage students to apply to a support program if they meet eligibility requirements.
Examples of Major Support Service Programs
TRiO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS)
• Website: http://www.washingtontrio.org/
• Description: The Student Support Services is a federal program that provides
opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements,
and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary
education.
• Services Typically Provided: Academic advising, college transfer planning & university
visits, cultural and social activities, financial aid & scholarship assistance, financial literacy
education, mentoring, student mentors, tutoring, and workshops & learning opportunities.
• Eligibility: Eligibility includes, but is not limited to the following (Note: an institution may
have additional specifications).
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• One or more of the following:
o A first generation college student (neither parent has received a four-year college
degree).
o A student with limited income (according to federal standards).
o A student with a disability.
College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP)
• Website: http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-assistance-migrant-program
• Description: CAMP is a federally funded program designed to assist first-year college
students from migrant and seasonal farm worker families, in their pursuit of higher
education. CAMP offers pre-college transition and first-year assistance to help students
develop the skills necessary to insure continued enrollment and eventual graduation. In
addition, the program provides support services to satisfy the educational and personal
needs of each participant.
• Services Typically Provided: Financial assistance and scholarships, academic assistance,
peer mentoring, career planning services, college visits, cultural enrichment opportunities,
and more.
• Eligibility: Freshman students from migrant and seasonal farm working backgrounds at the
following institutions: University of Washington, Washington State University, Central
Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Columbia Basin College,
Wenatchee Valley College, and Heritage University. (As of 2019).
Passport for Careers Program
• Website: https://wsac.wa.gov/passport/guide
• Description: The Passport to Careers program helps students from foster care prepare for
and succeed in college, apprenticeships, or pre-apprenticeship programs. Under the
Passport to Careers program, there are two sub-programs:
o Passport to College
o Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities
The Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities program will assist students participating in
registered apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship programs with covering occupational-
specific costs such as tuition for classes, fees, work clothes, rain gear, boots, and
occupation-related tools. The Washington Student Achievement Council will work with non-
governmental organizations to administer the Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities
program.
Services Typically Provided: Through the Passport to College program, students receive a
scholarship that assists with the cost of attending college (tuition, fees, books, housing,
transportation, and some personal expenses), support services from college staff, and
priority consideration for the Washington College Grant and State Work
Study programs.
Eligibility:
o Have been in Washington state, federal, or tribal foster care after age 15.
o Enroll at least half-time in an eligible college, apprenticeship, or pre-
apprenticeship by their 22nd birthday.
o Maintain Washington residency.
o Not pursue a degree in theology.
o Be working toward earning their first bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or
certificate, or pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship.
• They can also contact the Passport Designated Support Staff person at their college to
begin receiving help navigating through college.
Passport-eligible students looking for detailed information on preparing, applying, and paying
for college, apprenticeship, or pre-apprenticeship programs can find more information in
the Passport to Careers Guide.
MESA Community College Program (MCCP)
• Website: https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-
services/mesa.aspx
• Description: The MESA Community College Programs are the newest additions to
Washington MESA’s educational programs and services. Supported with funding from the
Nation Science Foundation (NSF), WA MCCP aims to increase the number of
underrepresented (African American, Native American, Latino, and Pacific
Islander/Hawaiian) community college students who successfully transfer to four-year
institutions and earn STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) bachelor’s
degrees.
• Services Included: Activities and support to help increase the number of traditionally
underrepresented students receiving a bachelor’s degree in a science, technology,
engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline, including: academic excellence workshops,
orientation course, academic and career advising, student professional development and
links to STEM societies, administrative support, and a MESA study center. The program also
includes transfer support to University of Washington and Washington State University.
• Eligibility: MESA program recruits and retains a cohort of 60 students from the time they
enroll in the program to the time they graduate and transfer to a four-year university. The
students that MESA serves must have the intent to transfer to a four-year university, come
from a traditionally underrepresented group in the STEM fields, be pursuing a STEM
major, and be financially and educationally disadvantaged.
• Twelve Washington state community colleges offer MESA Community College Programs
and centers, with two partnering universities (University of Washington and Washington
State University).
Clark College, Vancouver
Columbia Basin College, Pasco
Edmonds Community College
Everett Community College
Green River College, Auburn
Highline College, Des Moines
Olympic College, Bremerton
Seattle Central College
Spokane Falls Community College
Tacoma Community College
Wenatchee Valley College
Yakima Valley College
College Applications
Advisor’s Notes
It can be helpful to share a paper copy of a college application with students before they begin
completing the form online. Students can see what will be asked, start a rough draft in Microsoft
Word. When they are ready, they can then transfer the information to the electronic application
and submit online.
Another resource for students is the 12
th
Year Campaign: Junior/Senior Student Workbook, which
can be found at: https://gearup.wa.gov/students/pay-for-college. This workbook includes
sections like:
• Frequently Asked Questions during Application Completion.
• College Application Checklist, which resembles a blank college application.
• Application Personal Statement and Essay Tips.
• Contact information for Washington institutions.
• Information for undocumented students, youth in care, and more.
• Next steps.
NOTE: Encourage students to print a completed copy of their electronic application. If the
application is not printer friendly, encourage students to take a screen shot and save for their
records.
Find PrinTable Freshman Applications
Antioch University
Must Email admissions.aus@antioch.edu for an application
Bastyr University
Must contact the Admissions Office at (425) 602-3332
Central Washington University
http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/sites/cts.cwu.edu.admissio
ns/files/documents/CWU%20admin%20app%20updates
%202012-2013%203.pdf
Cornish College of the Arts
Must request paper application from
admission@cornish.edu
Gonzaga University
Common App
Heritage University
Must email studentsfirst@heritage.edu for paper app.
Northwest University
Must contact the Admissions Office at c[email protected]
to request
Pacific Lutheran University
Common App
Seattle Pacific University
Common App
Seattle University
Common App
St. Martin’s University
Common app but have a tutorial at
https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-
apply/working-common-application
University of Puget Sound
Common App
University of Washington
Must be requested at
https://admit.washington.edu/Contact
University of Washington Bothell
Must be requested at [email protected]
Walla Walla University
Must email [email protected]u for a paper application
Washington State University
https://admission.wsu.edu/documents/2016/02/wsu-
undergraduate-application.pdf
Washington State University
Spokane
https://admission.wsu.edu/documents/2016/02/wsu-
undergraduate-application.pdf
Washington State University Tri-
Cities
https://admission.wsu.edu/documents/2016/02/wsu-
undergraduate-application.pdf
Washington State University
Vancouver
https://admission.wsu.edu/documents/2016/02/wsu-
undergraduate-application.pdf
Western Washington University
https://admissions.wwu.edu/freshman/freshman-apply
Whitman
Common App
Whitworth University
Common App
Washington Higher Education Residency Affidavit
(Also known as Affidavit of Residency)
Advisor’s Notes
People who are eligible to sign this affidavit pay in-state (resident) tuition and fees. They also
meet residency requirements for state financial aid programs. Check your school’s residency
website or contact the residency office for submission instructions. For private institutions, check
your school’s financial aid website or contact the financial aid office. Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to sign this affidavit, you must:
• Earn a high school diploma, GED, or diploma equivalent before your first term at the
college determining residency, and
• Maintain a primary residence in Washington for at least 12 consecutive months
immediately before your first term at the college determining residency.
These students may wish to keep a copy for their records. After the information is shared with the
college, the form is destroyed. The information is kept confidential.
Remind students to keep this information secure and private.
Download form: https://wsac.wa.gov/sites/default/files/Residency.Affidavit.pdf
College Application Fee Waivers
Advisor’s Notes
Fee Waiver Sources
College Board Fee Waivers
Every income-eligible student who takes the SAT or SAT Subject Tests using a test fee waiver can
choose four colleges from over 2,000 participating colleges and apply for free. These waivers
will be delivered online to eligible students.
Learn more: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/about/benefits/college-application-fee-
waivers
NACAC Fee Waivers
Students who have limited financial resources and meet the requirements below may use the
NACAC Request for Application Fee Waiver Form when applying for college. The form helps
ensure that access to college is possible for all students. The form is for traditional high school
students applying to postsecondary colleges or universities in the fall immediately following high
school graduation.
Learn more: http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/feewaiver/Pages/default.aspx
Download the NACAC Request for Application Fee Waiver Form.
Institution Waivers
Other methods include having students request an application fee waiver directly from the college
to which they are applying. Using a fee waiver is a common part of the application process, and
most colleges have information about fee waivers on their websites.
For example, Central Washington University:
http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/sites/cts.cwu.edu.admissions/files/documents/Fee%20Waiver%
20Form%2011.2015.pdf
• Record of College Entrance & Placement
Exams
Tab 4
Test Scores Record Form
Advisor’s Notes
These may include PSAT, ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER or an institution specific test. Many applications
for college admission will request information related to tests that you have taken. Have students
use the worksheet below to list the scores for tests they have already taken. Most colleges will
also require an “official” score that is sent by College Board (SAT scores) or ACT (ACT scores).
You may wish to customize this form and add additional test score charts.
SAT/ACT Scores
SAT Test Date (month/year), Math Score, Reading/Writing Score, Essay (Optional) Score
ACT Test Date (month/year), Composite Score
Student Record of Test Scores
Many applications for college admission will request information related to tests that you have
taken. Use the worksheet below to list the scores for tests you have already taken. If you have not
yet taken the SAT or ACT, speak with your school counselor about upcoming test dates – you will
need to take at least one of these college entrance exams soon! Most colleges will also require an
“official” score that is sent by College Board (SAT scores) or ACT (ACT scores). Talk with your
school counselor about how to do this.
SAT
Test #1: Test #2:
Date Taken: Date Taken:
Total Score: Total Score:
Reading Score: Reading Score:
Math Score: Math Score:
Writing and Language Score: Writing and Language Score:
SAT Subject Tests: SAT Subject Tests:
ACT
Test #1: Test #2:
Date Taken: Date Taken:
Total Score: Total Score:
English Score: English Score:
Mathematics Score: Mathematics Score:
Science Score: Science Score:
Writing Score: Writing Score:
Reading: Reading:
• Scholarship List & Verification Copies
Tab 5
Scholarship Tracking Sheet
Advisor’s Notes
Advisors can help students find and apply for scholarships. One of the best places a student can
look for scholarships is on thewashboard.org. This website is a free, web-based scholarship
matching service for Washington students. It is supported by the Washington Scholarship
Coalition, a public/private partnership of foundations, non-profit organizations, and state
agencies. This website makes it easy to find and apply for scholarships and it is spam free. Have
students create a profile or update and existing one. TheWashBoard.org finds the best potential
scholarship based on their self-created student profile. Users can also find scholarships that do not
require a Social Security Number or ask about citizenship status.
Additionally, you may provide them with an already compiled listing of scholarships. Washington
State GEAR UP maintains a listing that is available to schools for 7th-12th graders. Many of the
listings do not have citizenship requirements. Almost all of these listings are annual scholarships.
See: http://gearup.wa.gov/resources/scholarships.
Or encourage them to check out The Scholarship Junkies Scholarship Bank. Sign up and have them
send you scholarships to your email every month.
Other suggestions include: bigfuture.collegeboard.com, college greenlight, unigo.com, scholarship
360, fastweb.com, and scholarships.com.
Scholarship
Name
Due
Sent
Letters
of Rec.
Transcripts
Essay
Miscellaneous
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Student Scholarship Tracking Sheet
Scholarship
Name
Due Sent Letters
of Rec.
Transcripts Essay Miscellaneous
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
• Essays & Personal Statement
Tab 6
Essays & Personal Statement
Advisor’s Notes
College applications and often scholarship applications usually contain essay questions. It can be
helpful to share a paper copy of a college application or the scholarship application with students
before they begin completing the form online. Students can see what will be asked, start a rough
draft and then transfer and submit online.
Another resource for students is the 12
th
Year Campaign: College Application Campaign Student
Workbook, which can be found at: https://gearup.wa.gov/students/pay-for-college. This
workbook includes Application Personal Statement and Essay Tips.
NOTE: Encourage students to save and print a copy of their essays for their records. Portions of
their essays may be suitable for other college or scholarship applications after editing.
• FAFSA Paper Application, FSA ID, &
Student Aid Report; or
• WASFA Paper Application with Instructions
Tab 7
FAFSA/WASFA Paper Application, FSA ID, & SAR
Advisor’s Notes
It can be helpful to share a paper copy of the FAFSA or WASFA with students before they begin
completing the form online. Students can see what will be asked, start a rough draft and then
transfer and submit online.
Additionally, the Application Print Summary is available at the end of the application after the
final check has passed successfully. To access the Print Summary, the FAFSA must first be
completed. Have students print a copy for their records.
Remind students to keep this information secure and private.
FAFSA
• FAFSA on the Web automatically e-mails the “Confirmation Page” to the student if they
provide a student e-mail address in his/her application. Applicants should check their
spam or junk folders for the confirmation page if a student e-mail address is provided but
the e-mail confirmation is not received.
• NOTE: Encourage students to save and print a copy of their Confirmation Page for their
records. Students should record their FSA ID info on the Username and Password Tracking
Form.
• You can find a PDF of the FAFSA at: https://fafsa.ed.gov/options.htm
Student Aid Report (SAR)
• After students submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), they will get a
Student Aid Report that summarizes the information they provided on the FAFSA.
• Have students review their Student Aid Report carefully to make sure it’s correct and
complete. If they do not have any changes to make to the information listed on the SAR,
just have them keep it for their records.
• NOTE: Whether you receive your SAR online or on paper depends on whether you
provide an e-mail address on your FAFSA. If you provide a valid e-mail address, you’ll
receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access an online copy of your SAR.
• Learn more: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/student-aid-report
WASFA
• Find a PDF of the WASFA with instructions at: https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa
• As of May 2019, students are unable to print a completed copy of the WASFA. They also
do not receive a Student Aid Report (SAR).
• Credit Check Form
Tab 8
Credit Check Form
Advisor’s Notes
To help determine what credits a student may need to graduate, use the credit check form linked
below. Each school usually has their own form. If you are unsure of what form your school uses,
see the counselor.
Maple High School
CREDIT CHECK - Graduation Requirements
Name
Jane
Doe Graduation Year
2018
English 4.0 Credits
P.E. 2.0 Credits/ Health .5 Credit
Other Graduation Requirements:
*English 9
( .5 )(.5 ) *P.E. (.5 )(.5 ) Senior Culminating Project
*English 10
(.5 )(.5 ) *P.E. (.5 )(.5 ) High School and Beyond Plan
*English 11 or Honors (.5 )(.5 )
*Health (1.0)( ) Community Service:
*English 12 or Honors ( )( ) Lifetime Fitness
( )( ) 9th: 25 Hrs 11th: 25 Hrs
__________________ ( )( ) __________________
( )( ) 10th: 25 Hrs 12th: 25 Hrs
__________________ ( )( ) __________________ ( )( )
Earn a CAA or CIA (Spec. Ed.):
Pass HSPE Sections (Read & Writing)
Math 3.0 ( )( ) Visual/ Performing Arts 1.0 Credit
Fine Arts I
EOC: Algebra 1, Geometry, or Biology
*Algebra I (.5 )(.5 ) Fine Arts ( )( )
Fine Arts II
***See Counselor if you do not
*Geometry (.5 )(.5) Band (.5 )(.5 )
Fine Arts III
meet the requirements stated above
Algebra II (1.0 )( ) Choir
( )( )
We lding
Pre-Calculus (1.0 )( ) ( )( )
Photoshop
Calculus ( )( ) __________________
( )( )
CTE Alternative (Consumer Math) ( )( )
__________________ ( )( ) CTE 2.5 Credits (.5 Careers/1.0 Computer Apps)
*Computer Applications (1.0)( )
Science 3.0 Credits
( )( ) *Careers ( .5 )(.5 )
*Physical Science
(1.0 )( ) Video Production ( )( )
*Biology (.5)(.5 ) A+ Hardware ( )( )
Advanced Biology ( )( ) Basic Ag. Science ( )( )
Chemistry (.5 )(.5 )
Advanced Welding
( )( )
Physics ( )( ) Horticulture ( )( )
Horticulture ( )( ) Natural Resources ( )( )
Natural Resources
( )( ) Accounting ( )( )
__________________
( )( ) Tech Support (.5 )( )
__________________
( )( )
Social Studies 3.0 Credits
*WA State History ( P ) Electives 8.0-11.00 Credits
*World History (1.0 )( ) Consumer ED
(.5 )( .5 )
*US History (.5 )(.5 ) Band
(.5 )(.5 )
*Cont. World Problems ( )( ) Band (.5 )(.5 )
__________________ ( )( ) Choir
(.5 )(.5 )
College Prep II
(1.0)( )
Foreign Language 2.0 Credits
TA Alegbra
(.25)(.25)
Spanish I (1.0 )( ) ( )( )
Spanish II (.5 )(.5 ) ( )( )
Span. For Span. Speakers ( )( )
STAMP Test for Spanish ( ) Total Credits Required: 30 tot.(25.5)
• Brag Sheet
Tab 9
Brag Sheet Form Template
Advisor’s Notes
To help students start preparing for college and scholarship applications, have students complete
a Brag Sheet. See the template on the following page. Add lines or sections as needed.
Brag Sheet
Name:
Grade:
My Ambitions, Plans, & Goals
Academic & Personal Strengths
Academic & Personal Areas for Improvement
School & Community Awards Received
Grade
Award
Description
9th
10th
11th
12th
Work Experience
Employer
Dates
Hrs/Wk
Description
Extracurricular Activities
Grade(s)
Activity
Description / Role
9th
10th
11th
12th
Community Service / Organizations
Grade(s)
Activity
Description/Role
9th
10th
11th
12th
Other Interests
Courses / Subjects That I Have Enjoyed:
Course / Subject
Why I Liked It
My Current GPA
Current Schedule Of Courses
Period
Course
Teacher
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
What I Am Looking For In My Ideal College:
Schools That Measure Up To My Ideal:
School
Why
Is Financial Aid A Factor?
A Little Bit About My Home / Family Life:
• Letter of Recommendation & Request Forms
Tab 10
Letter of Recommendation & Request Forms
Advisor’s Notes
Encourage students to use these Letter of Recommendation templates to help them obtain
customized letters that display their achievements. Feel free to customize this template.
Sample of Student Request Packet to Recommender
August, 10, 2021
Dear Mr. Anderson:
I am writing to ask you for a letter of recommendation as part of my applications to
colleges. I believe you are one of the teachers who have great insight regarding my contributions
in the classroom. Attached you will find the following documents necessary to assist you in writing
my letter of recommendation:
X Letter of Recommendation Request Sheet
X Brag Sheet
X Schools I am applying to
[] Teacher Evaluation Form
[] Mid Year Report
[] School Report
[] Final Report
[] Envelope with mailing address
[] Other_________________________________________________________
If you feel you are not the best person to write this letter for me, please advise me immediately.
This letter must be completed (and/or mailed) by _December 16, 2016 so I can meet my
application deadline. If I can provide any other information or assistance, please let me know as
soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe
Sample Letter of Recommendation Request Sheet
Name of Student: Jane Doe
Telephone: (555) 488-3567 Email: [email protected]om
Name and position/title of recommendation writer: _Mr. Anderson/ Past English Teacher
This recommendation will be used for (student checks one or more):
[X ] College Application
[ ] Job Application
[X ] Scholarship Application
[ ] Other
This recommendation should be complete online by: December 16, 2019 ______
Please do the following with completed recommendation (student checks one):
• Give it to the student (in sealed envelope)
• Mail it to the address indicated by student, using the stamped, addressed
envelope (attached)
In this recommendation, please highlight or emphasize these things about me:
My academic achievements, extra activities, and number of credits. My work experience and the
classes I have enjoyed. How I managed to take challenging classes and still have a good GPA.
I am most proud of these things:
I am proud of my good GPA and the hard classes I have passed. I am proud of myself for always
being unique and doing what I want to do.
These are some specific academic and social talents, skills, and qualities of mine that will
help you recall my highlights:
I am a determined person, when it comes to the goals and dreams I want to achieve.
Reference: Schools I am applying to
Schools
Deadlines
Wenatchee Valley College
January, 2022
Eastern Washington University
January, 2022
Central Washington University
January, 2022
Sample Your Letter of Recommendation Is Complete Form
Dear _____________Jane Doe_____________:
I completed your recommendations for _____College Application____ did the following:
[] Give it to the student (in sealed envelope).
[] Mail it to the address indicated by student, using the stamped, addressed envelope
(attached).
X Other: Submitted via link provided.
It was a pleasure writing a letter of recommendation for you. Good Luck!
Sincerely,
Mr. Anderson
Student Request Letter Template
Date
Dear:
I am writing to ask you for a letter of recommendation as part of my applications to
colleges. I believe you are one of the teachers who have great insight regarding my contributions
in the classroom. Attached you will find the following documents necessary to assist you in writing
my letter of recommendation:
[] Letter of Recommendation Request Sheet
[] Brag Sheet
[] Schools I am applying to
[] Teacher Evaluation Form
[] Mid-Year Report
[] School Report
[] Final Report
[] Envelope with mailing address
[] Other_________________________________________________________
If you feel you are not the best person to write this letter for me, please advise me immediately.
This letter must be completed (and/or mailed) by DATE so I can meet my application deadline. If
I can provide any other information or assistance, please let me know as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Name
Letter of Recommendation Request Form
Name of Student:
Telephone: Email:
Name and position/title of recommendation writer:
This recommendation will be used for (student checks one or more):
[ ] College Application [ ] Job Application
[ ] Scholarship Application [ ] Other
This recommendation should be complete online by:
Please do the following with completed recommendation (student checks one):
[ ] Give it to the student (in sealed envelope)
[ ] Mail it to the address indicated by student, using the stamped, addressed envelope
(attached)
[ ] Other:
In this recommendation, please highlight or emphasize these things about me:
I am most proud of these things:
These are some specific academic and social talents, skills, and qualities of mine that will
help you recall my highlights:
Reference: I am applying to the following schools:
Schools Deadlines
Recommender Follow Up Letter Template
Your letter of recommendation is complete…
Dear:
I completed your recommendations for _____ did the following:
[ ] Give it to the student (in sealed envelope).
[ ] Mail it to the address indicated by student, using the stamped, addressed envelope
(attached).
[ ] Other: Submitted via link provided.
It was a pleasure writing a letter of recommendation for you. Good Luck!
Sincerely,
