~ 4 year plan ~ Samples of best work ~ PSAT Scores ~ Documentation of Community Service ~ Learning Style Survey ~ List of Books Read with reflections attached ~ Transcript ~ Learning Logs ~ Cornell Notes ~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking
AVID Writing Assignments: Goals Essay, Autobiograhical Incident, Description of a Place, Explanation of a Process, Analysis of a Character
SOPHOMORE YEAR
~ 4 year plan ~ Samples of best work ~ PSAT Scores ~ Documentation of Community Service ~ Learning Style Survey ~ List of Books Read with reflections attached ~ Transcript ~ Learning Logs ~ Cornell Notes ~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking ~ Samples of Club involvement-pictures, certificates, etc ~ One letter of recommendation ~ Career Exploration
Writing Samples: ~ Writings from academic classes
AVID Writing Assignments: Life Goals Essay, Report of an Interview, Biograhical Sketch, Problem-Solution Analysis, Evaluation of a Story
JUNIOR YEAR
Get a professional looking binder (1-1 ½ inch) Throughout the year the binder can be divided into sections as needed: ~ College Preparation ~ Career Preparation ~ Academic Achievement ~ Personal Achievement ~ Samples of Best Work ~ Job Shadowing ~ Job Interview
All items need to be in sheet protectors The following items should be included: ~ Updated resume ~ Updated 4 year plan ~ Personal Mission Statement ~ Transcripts ~ SAT/ACT Scores ~ Samples of school involvement-athletics, clubs, etc ~ Community Service Examples ~ Samples of Best Work ~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking ~ Awards and Recognition ~ Leadership Awards ~ Career and College Preparation ~ One current letter of recommendation
AVID Writing Assignments:Self Introduction Essay/Biography, Goals Essay, Cause-Effect Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Controversial Issue Analysis, Analysis of a Theme in Literature, Art, or Music
SENIOR YEAR
Modify, refine and polish existing items
Add table of contents and update dividers
~ Philosophy essay (topic to be decided) ~ Update Self Introductory Essay ~ Update Resume ~ Update 4 year plan ~ Career Summary and Goals ( Where will I be in 5 years?) ~ Marketable Qualities ~ Samples of best work ~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking ~ Two new letters of recommendation ~ College Acceptance Letters ~ Scholarship Applications or Acceptance ~ Evidence of Academic Achievement ~ Evidence of Personal Achievement ~ Postgraduate Plans
AVID Writing Assignments:College Admissions Essay, Career Research Paper, Self Introduction Essay/Biography, Goals Essay, Analysis of a Theme in Literature, Art, or Music