Student Profile Sheet for Letters of Recommendation

Full Name: Taj Outlaw

Advisor: Hurns

Name(s) of Scholarship / College

Yale

Deadline
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Chattahoochee
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Brown Mackie

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Where you want the recommendation letters sent? Include any envelopes.
All four colleges
List several teachers / people from whom you might request letters of
recommendations. Two teachers must be core classes. Give the teacher and their
subject area.
Mrs. McKelvy

American Lit.

Mr. Roach

Earth science

Current GPA: 2.0______________

Academic / Career Interest: Auto mechanic, engineering
Awards that I have won: _____________________________________________________
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Community Involvement: volunteer at Grady Memorial hospital
Extracurricular Activities (list any leadership positions held): skateboarding, painting
Work Experience: apprentice electrical worker
Has any a summer experience, work, or study been of significance to you? Explain.
The study of insects has always been important to me because most insects are
complex in physical structure, therefore allowing me to study a vast range of insect
species
What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? Explain.

I consider the ability to solve problems is my strength because I can easily analyze a
problem and brainstorm ways to solve them
What do you consider to be your weaknesses? Explain.
I think procrastination is my greatest weakness because I do tend to wait until last
minute to finish something. However, I do usually finish the task
Give 3 words that describe you. Include specific anecdotes / examples.
Artistic- sell all of my work at art shows
Resourceful- reuse mason jars a lot
Collected- rarely break down under pressure
Describe a minimum of 1 major setback or disappointment. Include how you either
overcame it or reacted to it.
I sprang my ankle right before a skate completion. I actually didnt care much because
competitions are held all year. I went to physical therapy and overcame the injury,
allowing myself to enter the next competition
Who or what has been the biggest influence on your life? Why? Please be original and
give a thorough explanation.
Art has been the biggest influence in my life because it is in everything we interact
with in everyday life. Art can imitate life or vice versa, making it just one of those
cool things in my life.
In one paragraph, describe why a college should choose you over another student.
What do you think you have to offer or how will you benefit?
ANY college should choose me over ANY student because I am a hard worker. I will do
my best to complete assignments on time. I will also behave as a model student at any
school I attend. Unlike other students, I have more to bring to the table. My leadership
skills have been proven over the years in multiple departments and overall my attitude
towards education is serious and optimistic.
In one paragraph, explain why you should receive the scholarship and how this
organization / company will benefit from your receiving the monies.

I should receive the scholarship because I worked for it.