Preparing for Success

What is the difference between a college essay and a recommendation letter?

• The essay is written by the student, and the letter is written by an adult

• The essay is written by an adult, and the letter is written by the student

• The essay describes everything on your transcript, and the letter is about your personality.

How will being involved in extracurricular activities also help your college essay and/or recommendation letters?

• If you fill your college application with enough extracurriculars, you won't have to write the essay

• Extracurricular activities are after school clubs where you can write the essays and letters you need

• You'll have interesting experiences and make connections with adults who can write recommendations

How is a student's GPA typically calculated?

• It is the median score of all of the grades you have received in school

• It is an average of all of the grades you have received in school

• It is an average of a students grades with a heavier weight on your 12th grade or final year

• No one knows how GPA is calculated; it is very complex

Your high school transcript will include each of these items EXCEPT...

• The name of your school

• Your GPA calculated with all of the courses you’ve taken so far

• A list of your test and quiz grades in each course

• The courses you’ve taken and when you took them

Why is it important to have adults who can write recommendation letters for you?

• They can describe your test scores in detail

• They can provide personal insights and support your college application

• They can help you write your college essay

• They can calculate your GPA for you

Which document outlines your courses and grades throughout all of high school?

• Resume

• Report Card

• Transcript

• Letter of Recommendation

What is the purpose of a resume?

• An official record of your GPA, courses taken, number of credits earned, and academic honors

• To highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments to an employer with the goal of getting a new job.

• To demonstrate your qualifications and request an increase in income for a job you already have

• A listing of the current projects, tasks, and goals at your current place of employment

Bronson does not have any previous work experience. What do you recommend he include on his resume instead?

• Create a list of jobs he plans to apply for

• Extracurricular activities and/or achievements

• Simply type "No previous work experience" directly on the resume

• His parent's work history since he still lives with them

Each of these actions is recommended during a job interview except...

• Plan to arrive early

• Be honest

• Bring copies of your resume

• Turn your cell phone ringer volume low so it only interrupts a little bit if it rings during the interview

Why is it important to highlight your skills and experiences on a resume when applying for a job?

• It helps you get a higher salary at your current job

• It shows an employer why you are a good fit for the job you want

• It allows you to avoid interviews

• It is required by law for all job applications