How to write a brag sheet, step by step
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A brag sheet feels awkward to write – most students don't like praising themselves. The trick is to stop "bragging" and start listing specific facts. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Brain-dump everything
List every class you enjoyed, activity, job, volunteer role, award and responsibility from 9th grade on. Don't judge yet – family responsibilities and part-time jobs count.
Step 2: Add numbers and roles
For each item, add your role, how many years, and roughly how many hours per week. Numbers make an entry believable and easy to quote.
Step 3: Turn each item into a mini-story
Write what you did, what happened as a result, and what it shows about you. If there wasn't a measurable result, that's fine – don't make one up.
Step 4: Pick 2–3 qualities with proof
Choose qualities that people who know you would agree with, and back each one with a specific moment.
Step 5: Say what you want emphasized
End with your goals and the one or two things you most hope your recommender will highlight. Teachers appreciate the direction.
Common mistakes
- Listing activities without saying what you did
- Generic adjectives with no examples
- Exaggerating – teachers know you, and it undermines the letter
- Handing it over too late
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A brag sheet is a one- or two-page summary of your classes, activities, service, awards and personal qualities. You give it to the teachers and counselor writing your college recommendation letters so they have specific examples to write about.
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