College Recommendation Questionnaire Summer 2019 {Prior Mr. Barrow Students with a B+ Average or Higher}

This questionnaire is to be completed by students that have requested a college application written on their behalf and have met the academic requirements of Mr. Barrow. All request for college recommendations, of those who met the requirements, must be made by Friday August 28th 2015. Additionally, the questionnaire must be completed by, no later than, Monday August 31st 2015 at the latest. Once the questionnaire has been read, and there are still questions that must be answered, a phone interview will then be conducted with the student to clarify any missing gaps. Be be aware that it may take up to three months before the recommendation is actually completed.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Did you speak to Mr. Barrow before starting this questionnaire?*
    Yes
    No


  1. What grade did you receive in Mr. Barrow's Anatomy & Physiology class?
    A B C D F   N/A
     


  1. What grade did you receive in Mr. Barrow's Research I class?
    A B C D F   N/A
     


  1. What grade did you receive in Mr. Barrow's Research III class?
    A B C D F   N/A
     


  1. What grade did you receive in Mr. Barrow's Chemistry I class?
    A B C D F   N/A
     


  1. Tell me a little about yourself. {Summarize your life, cultural and educational background and experiences that have led to where you are today.*


  1. Discuss your experience at Blanche Ely High School. {How has your experience at Blanche Ely High School helped shape your character?}*


  1. What impact have you had within the community and what have been your contributions?*


  1. What extracurricular activities have you been, or currently are, involved with?*


  1. How much time, per week, have you dedicated to each extracurricular activity and how have you managed to balance school, your extracurricular activities, and your involvement within the community?*


  1. What are your three greatest strengths and how do you believe that those strengths will help you in your future educational goals?*


  1. What are your three greatest weaknesses and what have you done to overcome and change those weaknesses?*


  1. While in Mr. Barrow's class, what was "your moment?" Which moment allowed you to stand out?*


  1. What three words would you use to describe yourself and why?*


  1. What do you think about the statement, "In order to be a leader, one must first be a follower?" What example in your life can you use to demonstrate back up your statement?*


  1. What leadership positions do you currently hold or have held in the past? Describe a situation where you had demonstrate leadership skills and how you had a positive/negative impact on that scenario.*


  1. What are three characteristics of a good follower and do you believe that you possess those characteristics? Why/Why not?*


  1. What are three characteristics of a good leader and do you believe that you possess those characteristics? Why or why not?*


  1. What makes you stand out against all other candidates applying for the same spot at your choice of university?*


  1. Which universities are you planning to apply to? Why?*


  1. Are you ever satisfied with doing just enough? Why or why not?*


  1. In life, there are often moments or situations that have a lasting impression on one's being. Sometimes, as difficult as these situations are, positive life lessons can be learned from those experiences. What, if any, life experience has had a long lasting impact in your life and how have you used to help drive and motivate you? What lessons have you learned from that experience? How has the experience impacted your education experience?


  1. What are your educational, career and life goals? What is your plan to reach those goals?*


  1. What is your life philosophy? {Could be a statement or saying}*


  1. Please provide a cell phone number where you can be reached.*