How to Make Student Portfolios
Preparing yourself for college and the world of work that follows isn't something you do overnight; it's a process that takes place over time. As you grow and acquire skills and accomplishments, you should be incorporating evidence of this progress in your student portfolio. Everything relevant to your academic and career goals should go into this portfolio -- whether it be for college or for potential internships or jobs after college.
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Determine the purpose of the portfolio. Assess this by considering what career path is in your future and what types of work product will benefit your goals. For instance, articles written for the school paper in high school, online or in other media should be featured in your portfolio if you are applying to a school or program in communications.
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In addition to top examples of your work product like term papers, you should include high school or college association membership certificates, as well as letters of recommendation.
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Include digital photography of artwork, science projects or performances and events.
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Use Excel to create a spreadsheet based on your area of study. For instance, a spreadsheet can provide an overlay of your goals and progress from month to month in your particular area of study.
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Include a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate something you studied or worked on.
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Include a creative extracurricular activity, such as a digital composition of music you produced. Provide this with a link to a website or on a USB flash drive.
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