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Erinwood Ford Character Counts Award

Erinwood Ford Character Counts Award. Tips for the Application Process. What does the application look like?. The 4 Pillars & Character A ttributes. You will have to speak to the 12 character attributes for each of the 4 pillars: Commitment Leadership/Mentorship Academic Excellence

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Erinwood Ford Character Counts Award

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  1. Erinwood Ford Character Counts Award Tips for the Application Process

  2. What does the application look like?

  3. The 4 Pillars & Character Attributes You will have to speak to the 12 character attributes for each of the 4 pillars: • Commitment • Leadership/Mentorship • Academic Excellence • Community Involvement

  4. Rating yourself • For each pillar, you will be asked to rate yourself level 1,2,3, or 4 for the 12 attributes • Be sure to rate yourself with confidence – this is no time to be modest! • You will be able to justify your rating in the “Supporting Evidence” section

  5. Supporting Evidence: LANGUAGE KEEP IT NEUTRAL • Do not use your first or last name • Do not make reference to your gender • Use “I” statements and personal pronouns Example: Although I am not a straight A student, Iwould characterizemyself as a hard working, conscientious student. I have to work formy grades and have had success as a result.

  6. Supporting Evidence - CONTENT • Provide examples (i.e. skills, experiences) of how you demonstrated the character attributes within each pillar Example: During each of the past two summers I have dedicated three weeks to volunteering with a drama program for young people with special needs. This experience is part of my larger commitment to improving the lives of others, and using my free time in a valuable way.

  7. Supporting Evidence: VOICE • Use language that showcases who you are as a person • Be convincing and sincere • Capture the attention of your audience (i.e. teachers, Ford management) Example: Although I did have less free time in the summer, I absolutely loved volunteering with this program. To me, it is more enjoyable to spend my three weeks helping and interacting with children, rather than lazing around at home. I will definitely miss this program when I am working full-time.

  8. Supporting Evidence: STRUCTURE • Short, concise paragraphs – 5 to 7 sentences • Use transition words (i.e. however, also, in addition, consequently, etc.) • Be sure that all your text fits in the box provided. When this application prints information will be missing if the text extends beyond the box.

  9. Character Reflection • This reflection is just as important as the 4 pillar ratings and supporting evidence. • This is where you have the opportunity to expand on information stated in the previous sections and to share personal stories that might further advance your knowledge of character and how it has affected your life as an Erindale student.

  10. FINAL PRODUCT EDIT, EDIT, EDIT... • Read your application aloud to yourself-check for flow, awkward wording, grammar mistakes, etc. Who else can edit for you? • Teacher (not someone on the committee), family member, peer

  11. REFERENCES • Fill in a minimum of 3 up to a maximum of 10 references • Who can be your references? Teachers who are not members of this committee, Volunteer Supervisors, Coaches, Community Members, Mentors • Please do NOT include reference letters with your application!

  12. Need help? See: Mr. Simpson or Ms. Bridgman in Counselling or Mrs. Bollinger in the Library

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