Personal Data Sheet

Directions: Complete this two-page questionnaire neatly in ink or on a typewriter. Include a copy with your request for letters of recommendation. Thoughtful, detailed responses will assist your references in writing effective evaluation. Any of the information you share here may be used by your references. It is your option not to answer. Use additional paper if necessary. Please attach a list of extra-curricular activities including leadership positions, i.e., awards honors, clubs, sports student government.

 

Name _________________________________ Telephone Number _____________________________

Address ________________________________ Class rank ___________ G.P.A.___________________

  1. The 3 qualities I like best about myself are _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
  2. The accomplishments I am most proud of are _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
  3. I have shown leadership skills by _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
  4. School has helped me most by _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
  5. I think the colleges of my choice should admit me before other students with similar grade point averages and test scores because _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
  6. The thing that is really important for people to know about me is that _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
  7. People usually describe me as ___________________________________________________________________because I ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  8. I see college as ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  9. _______________________________________________ was an especially memorable book because ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  10. The out-of-school activities that have been most rewarding to me are ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  11. What have you learned from experiences outside of school, which has prepared you for college.
  12. What have you learned in school, which has prepared you for college?
  13. What are your values? How are these values evidenced in your life?
  14. What special circumstances or experiences should colleges consider as they evaluate your application?
  15. How do you differ from your classmates? From the typical college applicant?
  16. Relate a specific example proving your adaptability.
  17. What is your biggest area of weakness? What have you done, are you doing, or will you do to remediate it?
  18. What do your best friends and closest family members say about you?
  19. What can you tell us about your proposed academic major and/or career goals.
  20. Describe your work and volunteer experiences.
  21. List your siblings' name and ages. Describe your parents' educational level and occupation.
  22. What else do you hope your evaluator will say about you in his/her letter.

 

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