Application Resources

US Essays - CommonApp Essay Prompts

Click HERE to access the prompts Grade 11 US Applicants need to reference to draft their personal essay.

2022-23 School Profile_Updated.pdf

Brentwood School Profile

We send this document to US Colleges (and some international institutions, too) so that they can better understand Brentwood and assess your transcript. Admission Officers use this information to understand who you are as a student in the context of Brentwood... that's how they review your application!

Transcript Sample 2020.pdf

Brentwood School Sample US Transcript

This is a sample of a student's midyear transcript that went to US colleges.

Colleges that are worth your time…

US Colleges that are Worth Your Time...

There are thousands of colleges and universities in the US, but our students do not necessarily apply to them all (thank goodness). Here's a list of those that our students are most interested in and ones that we believe are quality institutions.

Applicant Autobiography: "My Story"

Applicant Autobiography

All applicants to the UK and US require a recommendation letter/reference from University Counselling. The Applicant Autobiography (and subsequent interview based on it) helps inform us to draft a rich and impactful reference.

Student Request Form_Teacher Recommendations.pdf

Teacher Recommendation Request Form

When it comes time to ask a teacher for a recommendation letter, it is helpful to provide them more insight into you. Fill out the Student Request Form and provide one to EACH Teacher from whom you are seeking a Recommendation Letter.