Reusable Materials 14: Reusable List of Awards, Achievements, Transcripts

Thursdays we discuss how reusable materials help you WOW committees and save time

Maryann started dancing when she was 2 years-old. She performed at the county fair when she was four and at the state fair each year from age 5-12. She continued dancing on increasingly advanced dance teams. She performed major dance recitals twice a year for 10 years. She danced featured solos the last 3 years. She went to college studying dance and became leader of the dance team her senior year. Luckily her father loved to videotape her performances. Consequently, she had a great record she could use to apply for scholarships. She received dance scholarships to college.

Lists of Awards and Championships

Part C of your master application lists your themes, categories, and home run statements. Part B includes the raw material you use to create the home run statements. Your parents may record the information until you gain the skills to write them down.

You include the following information:

• Writing, photography, art, or other creative awards
• Reflections and other contest awards
• Scholastic, spelling bee, math, science and other awards for competitions
• Sports team awards and championships
• Choir, orchestra, band, and drama awards and competitions

Lists of Performances, Seasons, and Personal Best

Part B will also include dates, times, and number of people attending the following events:

• Vocal or musical performances in school, church, community, or civic organizations
• Win-loss records of athletic seasons for either team or individual sports
• Plays, theater, and drama productions you participated in either as actor or techie
• Personal bests or improvements in track, field, weight lifting, or other pursuits

You may want to maintain photographs, videos, MP4, or other copies of actual performances and games for use with scholarship applications. Also post them on your Facebook, Pinterest, or other social media channels.

Unofficial Copy of Transcripts

In addition, copy your high school and college transcripts into your master application for reference to hours, GPAs, or class credits. Do not use them as official transcripts.

Saturday we share a tip about what you and your children can do before the 9th grade