Welcome and Thank You For Attending
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My name is…
I would like to introduce everyone in the
room.
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Let me tell you a little about myself.
 Who am I? What defines me? What positive characteristics
and personality qualities do I have?
▪ Documents: Academic Resume, Personal Statement, and Cover Letter
 How did I become the person I am today? What struggles,
challenges, and obstacles have I overcome in high school and
my life and what have I learned about myself along the way?
▪ Documents: Personal Statement and High School Reflection Essay
 What are your dreams for the future and what skills and
qualities do you have that will help you in the future?
▪ Documents: Post High School Plans Essay, Personal Statement
 WHAT EVIDENCE DO I HAVE IN MY PORTFOLIO THAT I CAN
USE DURING THIS SLIDE TO SUPPORT MY STATEMENTS?
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Have you done any volunteer community service?
 Explain briefly: what did you do, who did it serve, and what did you
learn about yourself and your community along the way?
▪ Document: Academic Resume , certificates, or other evidence of service,
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Did you have an after school job or work experience?
 Explain briefly: what were your duties and what did you learn about
yourself and the working world along the way?
▪ Documentation: Evidence of work experience (paystubs, uniform, pictures
etc.)
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Did you do any extracurricular activities such as sports or
clubs?
 Explain briefly: What sport(s) did you participate in and what did
you learn about yourself and the community along the way?
 Documentation: Academic Resume, other evidence of participation
(certificates, trophies, awards etc.)
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What 3 items do you have to share and why did you pick
them?
 They need to be from different subjects;
▪ They can be posters, projects, PowerPoints, papers, tests, art, photos,
demonstrations, etc.
 One of your items needs to have a research component (w/
bibliography).
Schoolwork Example #1: Explain what it is, what class it
comes from and why you selected it. How does this show your
growth as a learner?
 Schoolwork Example #2: Explain what it is, what class it
comes from and why you selected it. How does this show your
growth as a learner?
 Schoolwork Example #3: Explain what it is, what class it
comes from and why you selected it. How does this show your
growth as a learner?
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Explain your future plans.
 Why is the best plan for you?
 How has your pathway, the choices you have made,
and the metamorphosis you have undergone in high
school prepared you to be successful in this plan?
 How are you going to financially support yourself in
this endeavor?
▪ DOCUMENTS: Career Cruising, Post High School Plan,
Goals Sheet, Letters of acceptance (college, workforce, or
military), FAFSA, scholarships, etc.
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Ask your panel
 Do you want me to explain anything more clearly?
 Do you have any additional questions?
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Thank your guests for attending.
End with an inspiring quote or image.
 Put up any mascots or images of your college or
future plans to leave them with a “cherry on top.”
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Go back and personalize this PowerPoint so
that it is more personal, easy to read, and
professional. Also, insert any appropriate
images and animations as needed.