Prepare brag sheet

Overview

A brag sheet helps your recommenders write detailed, compelling letters. Think of it as giving them the raw materials to advocate for you!

What to Include

Basic Information

• Full name, grade, email, parent contact
• GPA, class rank (if available), test scores
• List of colleges and intended major(s)

Academic Highlights

• Favorite classes and why
• Intellectual interests and curiosities
• Academic accomplishments

Activities & Leadership

• All activities with roles and achievements
• Use your activities tracking document!

Work & Volunteer Experience

• Jobs, internships, service roles

Personal Qualities

• 5 adjectives that describe you
• Something the teacher might not know about you

Class-Specific

• What you enjoyed most in their class
• Specific projects or discussions you remember
• Growth you experienced

Format Tips

• 1-2 pages maximum
• Organized with clear headings
• Easy to scan quickly

When to Use

Provide this to your recommenders when you formally ask for letters (March/April).