1. 2yr Passport Program For Teens Worcester HERC Valerie Henderson-Odell

2. The purpose of this guide is to give teenagers who are enrolled in the Passport Program a checklist of what is needed as they make preparations for higher education

3. Your checklist guide to college readiness

4. Volunteering Opportunities Public Libraries Public Libraries Nursing Homes Nursing Homes After-School Programs After-School Programs Community Service Programs Community Service Programs *Colleges like to see well-rounded students!*

5. Extra-Curricular Activities Clubs Clubs Sports teams Sports teams Academic Achievement Programs Academic Achievement Programs – National Honor Society – Millennium Scholars – Etc.

6. Résumé Building Personal Information Personal Information – Name, Address, Phone Number, Email School/Schools Attended School/Schools Attended Extra-Curricular Activities Extra-Curricular Activities Work Experience Work Experience Volunteering Volunteering

7. Recommendations Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors Teachers Teachers Pastors, Religious Leaders Pastors, Religious Leaders

8. Standardized Testing PSAT / NMSQT PSAT / NMSQT SAT SAT ACT ACT AP Exams AP Exams *Keep track of your scores!*

9. Furthering Education Sign up for a special summer learning program Sign up for a special summer learning program Develop a talent or interest Develop a talent or interest Take a personal growth seminar Take a personal growth seminar Explore career choices Explore career choices

10. Work Experience Internships Internships Summer Jobs Summer Jobs Part-time Jobs Part-time Jobs

11. Additional Information Mock admission interviews Mock admission interviews College Visits College Visits Financial Aid Applications Financial Aid Applications Application Process Application Process – Essay Practice Listing your strengths and weaknesses as a student Listing your strengths and weaknesses as a student Question: What do I hope to get out of college? Question: What do I hope to get out of college?