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Academic Portfolio Workshop

The why, what, and how…. Academic Portfolio Workshop. Andrea Brewer College & Career Counselor Fayetteville High School. Academic Portfolio Workshop. Workshop Objectives. Why should I create an academic portfolio? What is it exactly? So, show me how … Resources and Evaluation time….

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Academic Portfolio Workshop

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  1. The why, what, and how…. Academic PortfolioWorkshop Andrea Brewer College & Career Counselor Fayetteville High School

  2. Academic Portfolio Workshop

  3. Workshop Objectives • Why should I create an academic portfolio? • What is it exactly? • So, show me how… • Resources and Evaluation time….

  4. Academic Portfolio Why should I create an academic portfolio?

  5. Academic Portfolio…Why? • “Many academics believe that creating a portfolio benefits the student’s intellectual growth.” • “Portfolios encourage reflection on one’s work and develop critical thinking abilities” • Hacker, Robert (Business strategist, financial consultant, author, and college professor.)

  6. Academic Portfolio…Why? • Ease the application process • Scholarships • Admissions • Internships • Selective programs

  7. Academic Portfolio…Why? • An academic and career portfolio is one tool that can help set our students apart!! • Employers • Technical schools • Four-year colleges • Academic portfolios are constructed by students hoping to differentiate themselves from others.(Kisner, Jamie 2012)

  8. Academic Portfolio…Why? 212

  9. Academic Portfolio • What is a portfolio, exactly?

  10. Academic Portfolio…What? • History of your high school career • 9th – 12th grade-essential • 7th/8th grade-beneficial • Organized collection of work and emphasizes your knowledge, strengths, and individuality.

  11. Academic Portfolio…What? • A documented collection of a student’s progress, significant accomplishment and achievements • Selective, not exhaustive

  12. Academic Portfolio…What? • Can include (in no particular order, that will come later): • Newspaper clippings • School transcripts / Extracurricular Activities • Resumes • Community Service work • Awards, honors, and recognitions • Letters of reference • Work samples • Certificates of completion

  13. Academic Portfolio…What? • Do Not Include • Social Security Number/Card • Birth Certificate • Financial Institution Information

  14. Academic Portfolio • So, show me how…

  15. Academic Portfolio…How? Collection AND Electronic

  16. Academic Portfolio…How? • An electronic version is your memory’s best friend!! • Continuously updated • Readily available • Copy and Paste • Save, Save, Save • On your computer • Hard copy • Flash-drive

  17. Academic Portfolio…How? • Make a list of your involvement in things • Then write about them: • Accomplishments • Write about what you have achieved: • Future Plans • Write about your goals and ambitions. • Your Character • Write about who you are and how those traits make you a good candidate for….?

  18. Academic Portfolio…How? • Keep your electronic portfolio updated with all of your latest accomplishments so that it remains a useful tool as you complete applications throughout high school.

  19. Academic Portfolio…How? • An Academic Portfolio Collection • Tried and True • Begin well in advance of your senior year! Update regularly

  20. Academic Portfolio…How? • Shopping List • 3 ring binger-hard cover(appropriate) • Paper • Plastic sheet protectors • Index tabs • Yellowhighlighter

  21. Academic Portfolio…How? • Suggested order: (T) = tab • Title Page (do not tab this page) • (T) Student Information Sheet • (T) Military Affiliation(may not apply to all) • (T) Personal Essay • (T) Academic Information • (T) Activities and Awards • (T) Recommendations • (T) School / Program Acceptances • (T) Other Information (Optional) • (T) Appreciation Statement

  22. Academic Portfolio…How? • Tips • Have at lease 3 people proofread all material that you include in the portfolio! • When you receive a scholarship, award, or any other recognition, remember to send a thank you note! • When you receive a scholarship , award, acceptance, or any other recognition please tell your counselor!! • Update often • Be a Duracell….going and going and going

  23. Academic Portfolio Resources and Evaluation Time

  24. Resources • Personal Essay • http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Drafting_the_Personal_Statement/ • Resume • http://www.education.com/reference/article/35-resume-mistakes-avoid/?page=2 • Request for recommendation • http://smysp.stanford.edu/family/request_letter_rec.html • Variety of topics • www.collegeboard.com • www.fcsboe.org/collegeandcareers

  25. Evaluation Time….. • By completing the evaluation you will help to improve this workshop and guide the direction of future programs. • Each completed evaluation receives a ticket for the door prizes. • THANK YOU!!

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