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Personal Data Sheets. Columbus High School. Why do you need a Personal Data Sheet?. Detailed & organized documentation of your accomplishments since 9 th grade Guides you in creating college/scholarship applications, and resumes Highlights your post-secondary education and/or career goals
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Personal Data Sheets Columbus High School
Why do you need a Personal Data Sheet? • Detailed & organized documentation of your accomplishments since 9th grade • Guides you in creating college/scholarship applications, and resumes • Highlights your post-secondary education and/or career goals • Is a helpful tool to share with those who will be writing letters of reference on your behalf – CHS counselors & teachers, employers, activity advisors
Brainstorm! What kind of information would I want to include to share with others for a: • Scholarship Application Committee? • College Admissions Application? • Employment Application?
Brainstorm! • In order to get the best letters of reference as possible, what kinds of information do I want to include to share with my: • Teachers • Counselors • Coaches • Employers • Activity Advisors
Your Personal Data Sheet focuses on your accomplishments • High School Activities • Community Activities • Volunteer • Church • Personal Interests • Travel • Hobbies • Special Skills • Education Honors Awards Certificates/Licenses Test Scores: ACT Compass/Asset GPA & Class Rank College Credits Special Programs • Conferences/Camps
Work Experience How many hours per week did you work? Any recognitions? Special training? General overview of your responsibilities Promotions? Job Title? Company Dates? Personality-Aptitude-Natural Gifts What is unique about you? Read a book a week Have accumulated a life bird list of 150 species Easily pick up new computer software Perfect attendance 10th &11th grades What else have I accomplished?
Your PDS also includes Basic Data About: Demographics • Full Name • Complete Address permanent • Phone Numbers Home and Cell Voicemail: Be certain to sound professional! • E-mail Address – Use your first and last name and year of graduation samjones2012@yahoo.com
Your PDS also has Basic Data About: EducationThis is an example: Columbus High School – Columbus, NE High School Diploma, May 2014 GPA: 3.3/4.0 ACT: 28 High School Rank: 27/253 • Earned 15 college credits: Dual Career and Central Community College • Completed most advanced classes offered • National Honor Society: 10,11,12 • Perfect attendance: 9,11 Alter the above to fit you!