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STUDENT GUIDEBOOKYOUR STEP BY STEP RESOURCEFOR AN INFORMED FUTUREAuthors: Jayda Batchelder & Courtney Fadley10th EDITION PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED BYEducation Opens DoorsEducation Opens Doors is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to activate all students to determineand pursue an informed future. To learn more or inquire about partnership, please contact us directly at rs.org
10th EditionCopyright 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 by Jayda BatchelderEducation Opens Doors, Inc.All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing fromthe publisher.Readers should be aware the Internet Web sites offered as citations and/or sources for further information may have changedor disappeared between the time this was written and when it is read.Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book,they make no representations or warranties with the respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book andspecifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty may be createdor extended by sales representatives or written sales materials. e advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable foryour situation. You should consult with a professional where appropriate. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable forany loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or otherdamages.Cover Design by Addison Den Hartog; addisondenhartog.comPage design by Lyndsay Wright David; www.lyndsaywrightdesign.comPrinted in the United States of America by Hill Print Solutions, Ltd.ISBN 978-0-692-90372-8For more information visit: www.educationopensdoors.org
Table of ContentsUNIT 1: EXPLORING MY CHARACTER AND MINDSET.9Unit 1 Vocabulary.10How to Use This Guidebook.11Grade Level Checklist.15Building Character for College and Career.23Analyzing My Mindset.27The Impact of Education.31Unit 1 Summary: Exploring My Character & Mindset.36UNIT 2: MAKING CHOICES FOR MY FUTURE. 37Unit 2 Vocabulary.38Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank.42Time Management.47Study Habits.50Types of High Schools.53High School Fit.60Extending My Learning: Researching Local High Schools.63Credit Hours and Graduation Plans.65Meet with Your Guidance Counselor.67Understanding Course Credits.69Advanced and Unique Courses.73Life Outside of the Classroom.79Community Service.80Extracurricular Activities.81Jobs and Internships.85Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle.89Unit 2 Summary: Making Choices for My Future.94UNIT 3: PROFESSIONALISM: SHOWING UP AS MY BEST SELF. 95Unit 3 l Identity.102Personal Statement.105Cover Letter.107Recommendation Letters.113Writing a Thank You Note.116Résumé Building Blocks.122Preparing for an Interview.137Unit 3 Summary: Professionalism: Showing Up As My Best Self.158www.educationopensdoors.org5
UNIT 4: KNOWING MY OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.159Unit 4 Vocabulary.160Options After High School.162Understanding My Why.171Exploring the Career for Me.175Soft Skills.177Understanding Career Pathways.179Degrees and Certification Programs.183Education Pays: Lifetime Earnings.190Choosing a Course of Study.193Playing a Sport While in College.203Unit 4 Summary: Knowing My Options After High School.208UNIT 5: UNDERSTANDING MY FINANCES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.209Unit 5 Vocabulary.210Calculating the Cost of Continuing My Education.212Understanding Financial Aid.219Financial Aid: The FAFSA.234Comparing Financial Aid Packages.240Financial Literacy.245Establishing Financial Goals.246How to Build a Budget.248Making Your Money Work for You.251Unit 5 Summary: Understanding My Finances After High School.258UNIT 6: COMPLETING MY APPLICATIONS.259Unit 6 Vocabulary.260College Rankings and Selectivity.261Types of College Admission.264Choosing A School.267Extending My Learning: My Top College Research.272The College Application Process.273About the SAT and the ACT.276Application Essay.281Application Tracker.290Practice College Application.291Unit 6 Summary: Completing My Applications.2966 2019 Education Opens Doors, Inc.
APPENDIX.297Helpful Web Searching Techniques.298Resources for Students in Foster Care and Students Who Are Homeless.299Resources for Students Who Are Parents.301Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities.303Resources for Students Who Are Undocumented.305Resources for Students Who Are Economically Disadvantaged.307Resources for Students Preparing for Nontraditional Training and Employment.309Resources for Students with Limited English Proficiency.311Resources for Students Who Identify as LGBTQ .313Resources for Students with Physical Disabilities.315Glossary of Terms.319Guidebook Review.330Transition to College Timeline.332Extras.333Certificate of Completion.347www.educationopensdoors.org7
UNIT 3PROFESSIONALISM: SHOWING UPAS MY BEST SELFWhat is a résumé?Why is it important?PersonalStatementpage 105Cover Letterpage 107VirtualIdentitypage 102How can I prepare foran interview?RecommendationLetterspage 113Writing aThank You Notepage 116RésuméBuilding Blockspage 122Preparing for anInterviewpage 137DIRECTIONS: Read the topicsof this unit. Draw a picture of youremotions about this content.Networkingpage 99Professionalismpage 97Unit 3Vocabularypage 96How is buildingrelationships importantfor my network?Unit 3Summarypage 158
Résumé Building BlocksBIG IDEAThe purpose of myrésumé is to highlightmy education,work and academicexperiences, communityinvolvement, awardsand honors as well asskills in a brief way.Top 3 GPAsDIRECTIONS: Rank the following GPAs in order from highest to lowest:3.0, 2.8, 4.0, 2.5, 3.7.GPA is a number. It reflects all of your grades combined into an average. However, applicants are more than anumber. Other than GPA, what else would you want a college or hiring committee to know about you? Possiblyyour skills, your achievements, your community involvement? Submitting a résumé solves that problem! A résuméis a one-page summary of your experiences, awards, and skills.More Than A NumberDIRECTIONS: Pretend you are on the admissions committee at Pursuit School of Achievement.You have 5 applicants and only have space for 3. Read the highlight from their résumés listed below.Combined with their GPA, which ones would you choose to admit? Circle 3.APPLICANT 1APPLICANT 2APPLICANT 3APPLICANT 4APPLICANT 5GPA: 3.0GPA: 2.8GPA: 4.0GPA: 2.5GPA: 3.7Selected to attendan enrichingsummer program.Competed in andwon first place in anall-region athleticcompetition.Participated in acommunity serviceproject.Planned and led acommunity wideservice project.Directs the varsitychoir.Did you choose the ones with the top 3 GPAs? Why or why not?122 2019 Education Opens Doors, Inc.
Résumé Building BlocksColleges and universities do not always choose applicants with the highest GPA.Work and academic experiences, community involvement, awards, honors, and skillsare a part of the selection process.Starting today, what aspect of your future application can you focus on improving?Circle it below and write a goal to pursue this school wards andHonorsUnit 3: My ProfessionalismGPASkillsMy Goal:NOTES:www.educationopensdoors.org123
Middle School RésuméAlma Rodriguez456 Happy Way, Boulder, TX 75211 alma@education.eod 123.456.7890EDUCATIONCentennial Middle School, Boulder Valley School DistrictCumulative GPA: 3.4Advanced and Unique Courses:o Advanced Math, Language Arts, and U.S. Historyo Education Opens Doors College Prep ClassWORK AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCESo Played as catcher on baseball teamo Engineering Camp at Boulder Community Collegeo Served 2 terms as president of the Spanish Clubo Competed in the Knowledge Bowl Competitiono Participated on the Math Team for 1 competition2013-2015Summer 20142014-201520142015COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTo Tutored elementary students in After School Club programo Volunteered at the annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Driveo Read to toddlers at Sunshine Day Care2014-201520142015AWARDS AND HONORSo Most Valuable Player, baseball teamo Most improved Math Student Awardo Junior Zoo Keeper Certificate, Dallas Zooo 3rd Place in Knowledge Bowl CompetitionSKILLSo Bilingual, fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English and SpanishREFERENCESKristen WatkinsEnglish Teacher and Knowledge Bowl Teacher SponsorPhone: 123.456.7891E-mail: Kristen.watkins@education.eodAndy LovleyBaseball Coach and Math TeacherPhone: 123.456.7892E-mail: andy.lovley@education.eod*Please Note: Image is not to scale. Real résumé files are printed on an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper.1242013-2015 2019 Education Opens Doors, Inc.2013201320142014
Building A RésuméThe purpose of a résumé is to highlight your education and experiences in a conciseway. Résumés change over time as you gain more experience. Throughout thissection, notice the changes in Alma’s résumé as the résumé transitions from middleschool to high school and into a professional version.Ordering YourInformationWhen listing youractivities, do so inreverse chronologicalorder. More recentevents should come first.What is included in a résumé?Name and Contact InformationEducationWork and Academic ExperienceCommunity InvolvementAwards and HonorsSkillsReferencesUnit 3: My Professionalism Name and Contact InformationWhen someone first looks at your résumé, make it easy for them to find your nameand contact information. Place this information at the top of your résumé and makeyour name the largest font (don’t go larger than 16-point font). Use a permanentmailing address, phone number, and professional email address. A professional emailaddress typically includes your first and last name.EducationThis section follows your personal contact information. Here is where you put thename of the high school you are graduating from. Always include your GPA if itis above a 3.0. (to find your GPA, check your high school transcript or talk to yourcounselor). Including “advanced and unique coursework” is optional. Considerincluding this if you have taken courses that are related to what you are applying for.For example, if you took AP US History and are applying to a history program, youwould definitely want to mention it.Work and Academic ExperienceIf you have had any previous experience that was paid or non-paid, this is whereto include those responsibilities and accomplishments. One way to organizethis information is to include the exact title of your position, the name of thecompany/organization, and how long you held this position on one line. Under thisinformation, bullet point your responsibilities and accomplishments to help recruitersunderstand what you did in this role. If you reference more than one experience, listit in reverse chronological order, most recent first.www.educationopensdoors.org125
Review!Revisit Unit 2 to refreshon internships, jobs,community service, andextracurricular activitiesfor examples.ReferencesA reference is someone whocan comment positivelyon your personal characterand work ethic.Community InvolvementCommunity can be defined many ways. Think about how you have been involvedin any communities you are a part of. If you are involved in both extracurricularactivities and community service organizations, it is okay to have separate sectionsfor each. If you held leadership positions in these activities, don’t forget to includethem here too. This can be an optional section if you included this information in theexperience section.Awards and HonorsIf you did not include your awards and honors in the experience section, make sureto list them here. It is always helpful to include a short description of the award/honor and when you received it.SkillsIf you are fluent in speaking, reading, and/or writing a language other than English,include it here. This is the place for you to list specific skills that are relevant to whatyou are applying for. For example, if you are applying for computer jobs, include theprograms you are proficient (skilled) in (such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop). This can be an optional section.ReferencesCreate a reference list of three to five people who know you in a professional settingand would be willing to talk about you. A reference may be contacted before orafter an interview. This can be on a separate page from your résumé. Title the page,“References for ”. If you have had a job before, use your supervisor or bossas a reference. Other references could include teachers, coaches, or extracurricularsponsors who know you. Do not include family members or friends. When you listyour references, include their full name, title, work address, phone number, and emailaddress. Ask your references for permission before you list them, and let them knowwhat you are interviewing for. After the interview, send them a thank you card forbeing a reference.126 2019 Education Opens Doors, Inc.
High School RésuméAlma Rodriguez456 Happy Way, Boulder, TX 75211 alma@education.eod 123.456.78902016-2020WORK AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCESStudent Council 2017-2020Community Liaisono Served as communication between school and local organizationso Raised over 10,000 for the school in the form of donations from the communityo Created a list of local organizations hiring teens for students to locate internshipsSunrise High School Volleyball Team, DefenseVarsity Co-CaptainJV Most Valuable Player2016-20202019-20202016Unit 3: My ProfessionalismEDUCATIONSunrise High School, Boulder Valley School DistrictCumulative GPA: 3.83Rank: 15/367SAT Score: 1340ACT Score: 31COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTChildren’s Medical Center, Pediatric Oncology DepartmentSummer 2017Child Life Interno Assisted in planning and facilitation of 2 activities in the hospital playroom per weeko Delivered joy to patients with flowers and giftsThe Birthday Party Project Summer 2016Public Relations Interno Assisted PR Coordinator in creating a 6-month social media content scheduleo Collected and organized media release for all images and quotes from familiesAWARDS AND HONORSWho’s Who at Sunrise High Schoolo Recognized as one of 30 seniors for outstanding service and leadership2020Most Likely to Change the Worldo Awarded as the student most likely to make a difference in the community2019“A” Honor Rollo Earned straight A’s during junior year2019SKILLSo Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)o Adept in graphic editing using Photoshop and IllustratorREFERENCESDr. Meghan CoatesScience Teacher and Student Council AdvisorPhone: 123.456.7890E-mail: meghan.coates@education.eodChelsea JohnsonPublic Relations Coordinator at The Birthday Party ProjectPhone: 123.456.7891E-mail: Chelsea.johnson@tbp.eod*Please Note: Image is not to scale. Real résumé files are printed on an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper.www.educationopensdoors.org127
Formatting a RésuméResearch states that most employers will initially spend about 10 seconds looking at a résumé. Below are tips forrésumé formatting to ensure it is easy to read quickly and highlights the most important elements.Find the FormatDIRECTIONS: Read the formatting tips in the list below and point to where you see the tips beingutilized in Alma’s résumé.TIPS It is okay to have whitespace on your résuméas long as the page isbalancedAlign dates on the rightside of the pageLeave 1-inch marginsPrint your resume onwhite or off-white paper,size 8.5 x 11Only include pictures ifrequested to do soUse reversechronological orderAvoid using the pronoun“I”Begin each descriptionwith an action verbAlways type your résuméra
GPA: 3.0 Selected to attend an enriching summer program. APPLICANT 2 GPA: 2.8 Competed in and won first place in an all-region athletic competition. APPLICANT 3 GPA: 4.0 Participated in a community service project. APPLICANT 4 GPA: 2.5 Planned and led a community wide service project. APPLICA
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