College Recommendation Letter Request Form for Mr. Damaso
Thanks for requesting a letter of recommendation from me. In an effort to write the best possible letter for you, I am asking for some information, some stories, and some reflections on your time in my class(es). Please be VERY SPECIFIC and include DETAILS in your thoughtful answers. This form should take about 30-45 minutes to complete. Thank you.
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Email *
Name (Last, First) *
Have you ever cheated or violated academic integrity in Mr. Damaso's class? *
COURSES you took that Mr. Damaso taught *
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GRADE in Mr. D's Honors English 2 - 1st Semester (if applicable)
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GRADE in Mr. D's Honors English 2 - 2nd Semester (if applicable)
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GRADE in Mr. D's Honors AP English 3 - 1st Semester (if applicable)
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GRADE in Mr. D's Honors AP English 3 - 2nd Semester (if applicable)
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Score on AP English Language & Composition exam in May (if applicable)
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Current overall UNweighted GPA *
Current overall weighted GPA *
Highest SAT Score on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Highest ACT Score READING (1-36) score (if applicable)
Highest ACT Score ENGLISH (1-36) score (if applicable)
Why will Mr. Damaso find it so easy to write a glowing letter about your time as a student of English in his class(es)? In other words, why did you select Mr. Damaso? (10-25 words) *
Take 20 minutes to review the personalized feedback you have received from Mr. Damaso (through MyBrophy comments, NoRedInk quick writes, CommonLit short answers, Canvas, etc.). Pick the most important comment he made that was most meaningful to you. Quote it and explain its significance to you and what it reveals about you as a student. *
Pick the 2nd most important comment Mr. Damaso made that was meaningful to you. Quote it and explain its significance to you and what it reveals about you as a student. *
Tell a SPECIFIC story about a time you showed yourself to be UNIQUE/ORIGINAL in Mr. Damaso's English class. Use details that show how you distinguished yourself. (50-100 words) *
Tell a SPECIFIC story about a writing assignment you completed that illustrates your potential as a future college student. (50-100 words) In other words, which writing assignment illustrates that you're ready for college writing? In your story, quote from your assignment multiple times. *
Tell a SPECIFIC story about a time you went BEYOND course expectations. (assignment, extra credit, office hours, contest, optional event, etc.)  This is a request for a story about your EFFORT. (50-100 words) *
Describe HOW you were able to find success in my class: intellect, knowledge, work ethic, time? (1) What did you have to do and (2) what did you learn about yourself in this process? *
Describe a weakness you have as an English student and how/if you improved in this area in my class. *
Consider all the books you've reviewed on Goodreads. Which book has had the greatest impact on you as a thinker/reader? Why? Be specific. (50-75 words). [note: Please also paste in a link to your Goodreads account.] *
List FOUR adjectives Mr. Damaso would use to describe YOU as a student. (You should justify each adjective with a very brief rationale.) *
OPTIONAL: How else (outside the classroom) have you interacted with Mr. Damaso? Describe an experience in a club/organization, on a retreat, on a publication staff, at an event, etc.
What is your #1 university of choice right now? ("reach school") *
List the other universities you plan to apply to. *
What do you plan to study in college? (You are not forever bound by this, and there is no right answer.) *
When is Mr. D's first deadline for completing and uploading/submitting this recommendation letter to Naviance? *
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At most how many letters are you REQUIRED to submit to the schools you're considering? *
(If applicable) Which other teachers are writing letters for you?
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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