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Building Your Resume
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Resume Elements1. Academics
2. Honors, Awards & Achievements
3. Activities
4. Community Service
5. Employment
6. Programs
7. Additional Information
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• Standard Classes
• Honors Classes*
• AP Classes*
• IB Classes*
• Dual Enrollment*
*IB, AICE, Dual Enrollment and AP courses receive an academic weighting of 1.0*Honors and Pre-IB, Pre-AICE and Level 3 courses (except PE) receive an academic
weighting of 0.5
Classes should show increasing level or difficulty for each grade. (Don’t slack off your senior year.)
GPAUnweighted and
*Weighted
Grades
1. Academics
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• SAT Score – www.collegeboard.org Khan Academy – free practice tests
• ACT Score – www.act.org Kaplan online – free practice tests
• PSAT Score
• Prep Classes – if your students is high scorer, take a prep class BEFORE the Junior year PSAT
Standardized Testing
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Academics
GPA Weighted: 4.1
GPA Un-weighted: 3.5
ACT Composite Score: 31
AP Tests and Scores: English Language and Composition: 3, English Literature and Composition: 4, United States Government and Politics: 4, Statistics: 3, United States History: 4
Resume Example:
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2. Honors, Awards & Achievements
• Academic• Athletic• Service• Leadership
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Example:Honors and Awards
Member of the National Honors Society- Inducted and qualified based on
academics, character, leadership and service to school and community.
(11th and 12th grade)
Member and Vice President of the National Science Honors Society-
Inducted and qualified based on academic achievements in science,
leadership and service to school and community. (11th and 12thGrade)
Member and Vice President of Rho Kappa (National History Honors
Society)- Inducted and qualified based on academic achievements in history
and demonstration of leadership skills and service to community.
(11th and 12thGrade)
Member of Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honors Society)- Inducted
and qualified based on academic achievements in math and service to
school. (10th, 11th and 12thGrade).
AP Scholar with Honor Award- Scored 3 or better on 4 AP exams.
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3. Activities
• Be specific, qualify and quantify your tasks. (Hours per week, Weeks per year) Include any awards or letters you have won.
• Include a brief description of your activities, responsibilities and achievements
• Can include:
High School SportsClub SportsLocal Rec Leagues
(ex. USTA Tennis)
Youth GroupClubsScoutsYMCA
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Example:
Extracurricular Activities
Nease High School Varsity Tennis Team- Singles player andteam member, won most improved in 11th grade. (9th-12th Grade) 12 hours/week, 12 weeks/yearUnited States Tennis Association – Competed in tournaments every other Saturday. (9th-12th Grade) 6 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearOdyssey of the Mind – 20 hours – preparation for the competition, performing and participating in the play. (11th-12th Grade) 2 hours/week, 10 weeks
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4. Community Service• Conduct community service projects that reinforce your ‘Brand’
• Okay to have several short but need to have at least one or two service entries which show long term commitment
• Community service hour forms must include:
Student name
Date(s) & # of hours
Signature of the person who has signed off on your hours AND their phone number or email address
• Make a digital or a hard copy of each community service form you submit and file it. Creating your resume is really easy when you have these copies!
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Example:
Community Service
Nemours Specialty Care Center: 102 hours. Responsible for welcoming
the patients and offering comfort during the check-in process. (11th and 12th
grade).
Fame- 80 hours- A group of high school students with parental assistance
arrange a free health care clinic to impoverished individuals. The care
assists in early detection of illnesses and decreases the visits to the
emergency room. We provide medicine at a reduced cost and help them
receive long-term medication via Medicare. (9th-12th Grade)
SOUPer Bowl – 12 hours – Volunteered as a greeter, set up and break
down of tables. (11th-12th Grade).
Beach Clean Up- 10 hours- The International Baccalaureate Freshman
and Sophomore service project. We group into small groups and clean a
designated mile of the beach. (9th and 10th grade)
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5. Employment
• Internships
• Summer jobs
• Child care
• Include Full-time and Part time
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Example:
Work Experience
Kumon. Kumon is a tutoring center for math
and reading. I teach math, enhanced reading
techniques, grade tests and tutor one-on-one.
8 hours a week, 40 weeks per year.
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6. Programs
• Includes Camps & Internships
• SJC Leadership opportunities
• Citibank – Women in IT
• Youth Leadership Saint Johns - https://sjcchamber.com/YLSJ-Schedule Apply in the high school sophomore year for participation the junior year. Deadline March 10
• Colleges list camps available each summer. UNF offers several.
• Explore your interests by attending a camp
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Example:
Programs
University of North Florida- Speed Reading
course. Enrolled in course to enhance speed and
comprehension of reading in preparation of
standardized testing and college courses.
(T/Th 6 weeks each summer 11th and 12th Grade)
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7. Additional Information
• Can be very personal
• Can be a positive or a negative factor that influences the student
• Illness, medical condition or a disability
• Unique interests
• Family commitments which limit activities
• Musical interests – voice or instrumental lessons
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Example:
Additional Information
One of my favorite hobbies is to play music.
I’m a proficient player of the following
instruments: violin, guitar, piano and
ukulele. My academic rigor does not allow
enough time to perform formally at school. I
take lessons weekly and perform locally by
invitation.
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Branding• Who are you?
• What is your passion?
• What makes you excited to get up in the morning?
• If your best friend/mother/father/favorite teacher described you, what would they say?
• Describe who you are in 4 words or less. Some examples:
Academic Athlete Committed to
Service & Environment
Artist
Musician Writer with a
Purpose Science &
Technology Student
Math Wiz Dance and
Theater Enthusiast
Film & Sports Enthusiast
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Tips to Remember
• Assume the reader is unfamiliar with your school and accolades.
• Save it as a word document
• Update your resume every semester. Doing so will enable you to stay current and accurate.
• Get involved doing something you love!!
• If you can’t find a club that includes your interests, create one!
• If you need help, contact College Admissions Services!
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