<p>My Son's GC requires Parents to fill out part of a Brag Sheet which they will use to write their rec letters.
I've found several threads on here about this, but I have a very specific question.
For the "What do you consider the outstanding accomplishments of your child during the past three or four years? Why did you select these as most important?" question I'd like to write about him deciding on his own(his Father and I never pushed him as I know from experience that it doesn't work to push) to lose 60lbs by eating right and exercising, and continue to stick to his new healthy lifestyle after he reached his goal weight.<br>
I think this demonstrates his ability to set tough goals for himself and reach them.
Do you think this is appropriate? Does it seem like an amazing accomplishment to me because I'm his Mother or is it actually an outstanding accomplishment his GC would appreciate?
Should I just stick with academics, awards, EC's instead?</p>
<p>The academics and awards speak for themselves, so I would focus on a personal challenge that demonstrates strength of character, determination, initiative, empathy, creativity or other qualities that may not be obvious to the school staff. And I think your son’s achievement falls right into that category, so brag away. </p>
<p>At our high school, the gcs have a lot of recommendations to write and will often lift the language you use directly from your brag sheet to create their letters of rec, so think carefully about what characteristics you want to showcase here. And congratulations to your son on a major personal achievement!</p>
<p>Wow! I would definitely include that story - a teenager in 2011 reaching inside to find the discipline to eat better and exercise to lose 60lbs says a lot. Whether the GC used it or not, he should write about it in one of his essays. Kudos to him.</p>
<p>Thanks, just the answer I was hoping for.</p>