To the student: Please give this recommendation to someone who knows you very well and, you believe, will comment positively on the questions asked. This person does not have to be another SSFS student; however, they should be fairly close to your age.

As a close friend, you have a unique viewpoint regarding your friend’s personality and accomplishments. Please share your insights on this form, providing as many details as possible. Feel free to incorporate your responses into an informal letter or essay. You may return your Peer Recommendation by using the enclosed envelope, fax it to the attention of the College Counseling Office 301-924-1115, or email your responses to vgarner@ssfs.org.

Please return as soon as possible.

Your Name____________________________________________________________

Recommendation for (Student’s Name)_____________________________________

1. Briefly describe how you met and what qualities attracted you to your friend?

 

 

 

 

2. What are your friend’s significant personality traits? Give at least one example and relate a personal anecdote to illustrate these traits.

 

 

 

 

3. What are some of the outstanding accomplishments of your friend during the past 3-4 years?

4. List three reasons why this person might make an excellent college roommate?