Personal Data Sheets

Columbus High School

4/25/2020

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

Brainstorm!

What kind of information would I want to include to share with others for a:  Scholarship Application Committee?

 College Admissions Application?

 Employment Application?

Brainstorm!

 In 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

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 High School Activities Community Activities Volunteer Church Conferences/Camps Personal Interests Travel Hobbies Special Skills

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

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 graduation – Use your first and last name and year of [email protected]

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  Earned 15 college credits: Dual Career and Central Community College    Completed most advanced classes offered National Honor Society: 10,11,12 Perfect attendance: 9,11 Alter the above to fit you!