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Template — Brag sheet for recommenders

A brag sheet gives teachers and counselors the facts they need for a strong recommendation. It is a summary, not a résumé: focus on what they may not already know.

Document contents

  • The template, ready to fill in: replace each field in brackets
  • A page of advice to adapt it to your situation
  • Give it early: Share the brag sheet when you ask for the letter, at least a month before deadlines.
  • Be concrete: Dates, roles and results help your recommender write specific sentences.
  • Say thank you: Send a short note once the letters are submitted.

This document is for you if…

  • You need a recommendation for your application
  • You want to ask a teacher the right way
  • You want to make their job easier with specific details
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