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Building Your Resume


Resume Elements1. Academics

2. Honors, Awards & Achievements

3. Activities

4. Community Service

5. Employment

6. Programs

7. Additional Information


• 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


• 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

http://www.collegeboard.org/

http://www.act.org/


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:


2. Honors, Awards & Achievements

• Academic• Athletic• Service• Leadership


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.


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


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


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!


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)


5. Employment

• Internships

• Summer jobs

• Child care

• Include Full-time and Part time


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.


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

https://sjcchamber.com/YLSJ-Schedule


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)


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


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.


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


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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