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

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

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

Your checklist guide to college readiness

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!*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?