Brag Sheet Example
A brag sheet gives the people writing your recommendation letters — school counsellors, teachers, managers — the facts and stories they need to write something specific. This page shows a complete example, explains what makes each section useful, and describes editable templates for students, parents and professionals preparing for reviews.
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Brag Sheet Template Pack
Editable student, parent and professional brag sheet templates with prompts, a teacher request sheet and a recommendation request tracker spreadsheet.
- Student brag sheet (DOCX/PDF)
- Parent brag sheet (DOCX/PDF)
- Teacher request sheet (DOCX/PDF)
- + 2 more
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Brag Sheet Template Pack
Editable student, parent and professional brag sheet templates with prompts, a teacher request sheet and a recommendation request tracker spreadsheet.
- Student brag sheet (DOCX/PDF)
- Parent brag sheet (DOCX/PDF)
- Teacher request sheet (DOCX/PDF)
- Professional brag doc (DOCX/PDF)
- Request tracker (XLSX)
Formats: DOCX, PDF, XLSX. Instant download after payment (link valid 72 hours, up to 5 downloads). AI-assisted: the templates were drafted with AI help and reviewed and laid out before publishing.
$5.00 USD, one-time 5 files · about $1.00 each
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7-day money-back guarantee. Full refund within 7 days of purchase, even after you download.
Free sample: Student Brag Sheet (PDF, 74 KB)
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What a brag sheet is for
Counsellors and teachers may write dozens of recommendation letters each year, and a manager may write several performance reviews at once. A brag sheet is a one- or two-page summary you give them in advance, listing your achievements, responsibilities and a few concrete examples. It saves them time, reminds them of things they might not know, and helps them write a letter full of specifics instead of general praise. Always give it well before the deadline, together with a polite request and the submission details.
Example: a completed student brag sheet
| Section | Example entry (fictional student) |
|---|---|
| Basics | Jordan Lee, Grade 12, planning to study environmental engineering; applying to 8 colleges, earliest deadline November 1 |
| Academics | Unweighted GPA 3.8; AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC, AP Environmental Science; strongest subjects science and maths |
| Favourite class and why | AP Environmental Science — our stream-testing project made me want to work on water quality |
| Activities | Environmental club president (2 years); varsity cross-country (4 years); school newspaper science editor |
| Leadership | Led the club’s campaign that replaced single-use cups in the cafeteria; recruited 30 new members |
| Work and responsibilities | Part-time job at a garden centre, 12 hours a week; look after two younger siblings after school |
| Service | Volunteer water sampler for a local river trust, about 40 hours a year |
| Awards | Regional science fair, 2nd place (water filtration project); cross-country team MVP |
| A challenge overcome | Missed six weeks of junior year with an illness; caught up with evening study and kept my grades |
| What I hope the letter highlights | Persistence, and my ability to turn classroom science into real projects |
Notice how every line is specific: numbers, names of projects and outcomes. A recommender can turn “led the club’s campaign that replaced single-use cups” into a vivid sentence; “I am a good leader” gives them nothing to work with.
What to include
- Basic details: name, year, intended studies or goals, deadlines and how the letter is submitted.
- Academics: grades, challenging courses, favourite subject and why.
- Activities: clubs, sports, arts — with roles and how long.
- Leadership: specific initiatives and their results.
- Work and family responsibilities — these count and explain limited time for activities.
- Service and awards, with dates.
- One or two short stories that show character: a challenge, a turning point, a moment of initiative.
- What you’d like the recommender to emphasise.
Parent brag sheets
Some school counsellors ask parents or guardians for a brag sheet too. It usually asks for three to five adjectives describing the student, examples of growth over high school, anything important the school might not know (family circumstances, outside commitments, a health challenge), and a short story that captures the student’s character. Parents should write honestly and specifically — the counsellor is looking for insight, not superlatives.
Professional brag documents
| Section | What to note |
|---|---|
| Projects | What you delivered, your role, and the result (time saved, revenue, users, quality) |
| Collaboration | Who you helped, mentored or unblocked |
| Skills gained | New tools, certifications, responsibilities |
| Recognition | Thank-you messages, awards, positive feedback |
| Goals | What you want to do next and the support you need |
Keep a running document throughout the year and add to it weekly or monthly — it is far easier than trying to remember achievements the week before a performance review.
Tips for a strong brag sheet
- Be specific: numbers, names and results beat adjectives.
- Keep it to one or two pages; use bullet points.
- Put the most important achievements first in each section.
- Include responsibilities outside school or work — they show maturity.
- Tailor the “please highlight” section to each recommender, based on what they saw of you.
- Proofread — it is a sample of your writing.
- Say thank you, and let recommenders know the outcome.
When to hand it over
For college applications, many counsellors ask for brag sheets in the spring of junior year or early in the autumn of senior year. Give teachers at least three to four weeks before the first deadline, with a list of deadlines and submission instructions. For performance reviews, share your brag document with your manager a week or two before review conversations begin.
What’s in the pack
- Editable student brag sheet (DOCX and PDF) with prompts
- Parent / guardian brag sheet
- Teacher-specific request sheet with “what I’d like you to highlight” prompts
- Professional brag document template
- Recommendation request tracker (XLSX) with deadlines and thank-you notes
All templates open in Word and Google Docs and print on US Letter and A4.
AI-assisted content
This page and templates were drafted with AI assistance and reviewed before publishing. The example student is fictional.
Frequently asked questions
What is a brag sheet?
A summary of your achievements, activities and stories that you give to people writing your recommendations.
How long should a brag sheet be?
One to two pages.
What should I put on a brag sheet?
Academics, activities, leadership, work, service, awards and a few specific stories.
When should I give my counsellor a brag sheet?
Several weeks before your first application deadline, or when your school asks.
Is a brag sheet the same as a resume?
Similar, but written for your recommender, with stories and what you’d like highlighted.
Is this a subscription?
No, it is a one-time download.