<p>i just got a form from my college counselor, asking us some questions about ourselves, high school, and what we've done. </p>
<p>is it true that this is a way for you to explain yourself? through this recommendation. should i take advantage and try to explain some situations, or my involvement in school, etc. </p>
<p>any advice on what information to provide?</p>
<p>Yes, this is a way for your counselor to find out about you, so take your time with those questions so you provide the info your counselor needs.</p>
<p>okay, thanks.</p>
<p>any information, on important things to highlight. obviously not specifics, but a general idea for all students?</p>
<p>We had a packet similar to yours and we had to do a fake letter of recommendation for ourselfs so the counselors can get an idea of what we want included in our letter. I included an explanation about a "not so good" grade, my favorite EC and how it showed my passion and leadership and I included things about my stronger subjects.</p>
<p>That was what was important to me so I just think you should put things you really want a college to know about you :)</p>