1. 8/13/2015 Personal Data Sheets Columbus High School

2. 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 Is a helpful tool to share with those who will be writing letters of reference on your behalf – CHS counselors & teachers, employers, activity advisors

3. Brainstorm! What kind of information would I want to include to share with others for a: nScholarship Application Committee? nCollege Admissions Application? nEmployment Application?

4. Brainstorm! nIn 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

5. Your Personal Data Sheet focuses on your accomplishments Education Honors Awards Certificates/Licenses Test Scores: ACT Compass/Asset GPA & Class Rank College Credits Special Programs Conferences/Camps High School Activities Community Activities Volunteer Church Personal Interests Travel Hobbies Special Skills

6. What else have I accomplished? 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 10 th &11 th grades

7. 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

8. Your PDS also has Basic Data About: Education This 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 n Earned 15 college credits: Dual Career and Central Community College n Completed most advanced classes offered n National Honor Society: 10,11,12 n Perfect attendance: 9,11 Alter the above to fit you!