Each Spring, high school guidance departments request that each rising senior and their parent(s)/guardian complete their own brag sheet. These brag sheets help the guidance counselor write their own letter of recommendation for the student. The brag sheets can be very helpful. Here are a few tips on how to complete it.

Be descriptive: Use as many adjectives and nouns as you can to describe yourself or the student throughout the brag sheet. Tell specific examples of how and why.
Do not describe your weakness or biggest struggle. This will be used if you write it so leave it out. Only use positive stories and description about the student.
Do not list awards, honors or accomplishments. This can be found in a resume or on the application. It should not be duplicated in a letter of recommendation.
Do not pigeonhole yourself by mentioning a major unless you are 100% sure you want to major in that field. Instead, discuss your strengths and interests that you’ll carry into college and beyond.

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