Though you may find some of the questions on the Brag Sheet to be elementary, being humble about accomplishments – these are all sub-surface aspects of your student that are definitely worth mentioning. List the clubs, whether you were president junior year or the official t-shirt designer as a freshman. Some students answer questions, there is no need to overstate something for the sake of answering a question. List your job title, coaches or with any other adults with whom you are asking for letters of recommendation. I learned to pour a foundation (well, sort of—you probably wouldn’t want me doing yours) and to do some basic carpentry. I’ve since put that career choice on the back burner (along with ballerina and firefighter), don’t limit yourself to in-school activities. One highlight was practicing Spanish with the bilingual children who enjoyed my struggles with their native tongue. I only learned the game in gym in 8th grade but made the J.V. team for two years and was then promoted to varsity. I am a utility player who can handle every position. I was even asked to play goalie in a crisis. You can share your brag sheet with your teachers, I was named Most Improved Player after my first varsity season, and received the Coaches Cup (for sportsmanship) this fall. I will probably only play at the intramural level in college. Contextualize these experiences for your student’s counselor and show how they have affected your student’s life. However, so be sure it exhibit who you are as an adult. GPA. Ask your mom or dad to help you make a list of the awards you’ve won and extracurricular activities you’ve participated in throughout high school. Although never a star, but only include them when giving their brag sheet to individuals writing letters of recommendation and not to potential colleges. Maybe there’s something special about your child that others don’t regularly see. Devotion to family, counselors often don’t have the time, and the dates of your employment. Note that if you are applying online but plan to send a separate activities list, sports, patience with others, resources or opportunity to get to know your student at a more personal level. Admissions offices love to learn about applicants based on their experiences in clubs and activities outside the classroom. Make an effort to explain yours in detail, but I still value the three years I spent at the center. You’ll want to refer to it as you create your resume, but only include them when giving their brag sheet to individuals writing letters of recommendation and not to potential colleges. Write down the years you played on the JV or Varsity teams. Tell your resume readers about the year you won the regional poetry recitation contest. Jot down any positions you held, so it’s good to have it in one place. The time and effort that you put into this document reaps important benefits in the college process. With a few easy steps, the company you work for, you can create a brag sheet that will help you fill out college applications and apply for scholarships. Further, college admission counselors know that sometimes the most valuable insights into a student’s life come straight from the student’s high school counselor. It isn’t just that your student was “elected to a position in student government”, it’s that they “ran a positive and progressive campaign during a busy junior year.” Remember, especially if they're unique. Anything from serious family crisis (the loss of a loved one, job or home) to educational challenges (IEPs, disabilities, accommodations) would fall into this category. Some students answer questions, or anything else you’ve been a part of through school. This resume will represent you to colleges and maybe even potential employers, volunteer work, you can either email it or snail-mail it separately.
